Making firefox the default browser

[Alexander Smirnov]

Tim Johnson wrote:
> Hi:
> I just installed gutsy, replacing feisty.
>  (Is that two of the seven dwarfs?)
> Can't seem to make firefox my default browser.
>
> Example
> tim at bart:~$ sudo update-alternatives --config x-www-browser
>
> There are 2 alternatives which provide `x-www-browser'.
>
>   Selection    Alternative
> -----------------------------------------------
>  +        1    /usr/bin/konqueror
> *         2    /usr/bin/firefox
> ## Looks like firefox is the default browser.
> But
> If I highlight the name of a html file in MC and
> hit enter, konqueror loads the file.
>
> In feisty with similar configuration, firefox would load, or
> if firefox was already running, open the document in
> a new tab.
>
> Anyone know what else I need to do.
> Thanks
> Tim
>   
have you tried System Settings > Default Applications > Web Browser setting?