[Bug 217017] Changing default web browser does not change all associations correctly

[James Eder]

https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=217017


James Eder <jimportal at gmail.com> changed:

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--- Comment #1 from James Eder <jimportal gmail com>  2010-09-17 22:01:24 ---
This is a usability problem.

It is unclear to many users that this setting does not change file associations
for HTML files.  Users expect that when they change their default web browser
that the HTML file types will go with it.  To a large extent it makes sense. 
HTML files are typically viewed with a web browser even if the HTML file
doesn't come from the web (for example the file is from local storage).

Additionally, users may find their way to this dialog and assume it is their
only means to customize.  They may stop looking and never find their way to
"File Associations" leaving the user frustrated.

Here are some ideas I have for the "suggestion box":

1. Add a text label or other hint to inform the user that he may additionally
want to review the File Associations for HTML type files.

2. Add a check box or button to "[x] Update file associations".

3. Ask with a Yes/No dialog if the user wants to change file associations when
"Apply" is clicked.

4. Silently change the file associations automatically when the user changes
the default web browser.

I personally like options 2 or 3.

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