Bob, a direct xdg-mime command for mov files is xdg-mime default vlc.desktop video/x-sgi-movie Xfce 4.10 has a graphical MIME type editor that makes things even easier. But right-clicking in Thunar, choosing 'Other...', choosing the application and checking the 'make default etc.' checkbox should work just as well. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org