Where can I set the default programs/applications on Ubuntu 11.10 in order to set VLC as the default video player (and not manually associate each file format with VLC)?
I'm on GNOME Shell.
Ubuntu – set the default programs
11.10default-programsgnome
Related Solutions
Right click on the file you want to open, select Properties, go to tab Open with.
If the application you want to use to open a file is not listed on the program list select Other Applications and press the button Add.
Go to System Settings → System info → Default Applications, and set it there. It works in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot).
In Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) and later, it's found in System Settings → Details → Default Applications.
Best Answer
Open up System Settings by searching for it in the Activities view, then go to "System Info" (in the bottom row).
Here you can select Default Applications and pick your favourites.