[Bug 236850] [NEW] Applications tab in Firefox 3 is empty, Wrong default application for file extension

[johanden.se]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: firefox-3.0

Installed version of firefox is 3beta5. I've installed the packet Firefox-3.0(version 3.0~b5+nobinonly-0ubuntu3) via kubuntu adept packet manager.
Had the same issue on both Gutsy (7.10) and Hardy (8.04).

Opening file extensions, for instance .torrent, in Firefox 3 opens wrong
default application (in my case for .torrent = Ark).

Changing in Kubuntu's system settings for "default applications - file extensions" won't help. The issue seems to be limited to Firefox. 
Inside Firefox you're suppose to change this via Edit -> Preferences -> Applications tab. Under content type and action the list is empty.

The solution that worked for me was to install the packet: firefox-3.0
-gnome-support (version 3.0~b5+nobinonly-0ubuntu3)

** Affects: firefox-3.0 (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Wishlist
         Status: New

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Applications tab in Firefox 3 is empty, Wrong default application for file extension
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/236850
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