[Bug 1336366] [NEW] In Firefox, pdf files do not open

[John Rose]

Public bug reported:

In Firefox, clicking a link to a pdf file does not cause evince to start up & display the file's contents. A new tab opens but the Firefox home page is displayed. This used to wotk in Precise.
PS I've tried installing mozplugger but it made no difference.

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
Package: firefox 30.0+build1-0ubuntu0.14.04.3
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-30.54-generic 3.13.11.2
Uname: Linux 3.13.0-30-generic x86_64
AddonCompatCheckDisabled: False
ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.2
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0:  john       2141 F.... pulseaudio
 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0p:   john       2141 F...m pulseaudio
BuildID: 20140608211622
Channel: Unavailable
CurrentDesktop: Unity
Date: Tue Jul  1 16:43:47 2014
Extensions: extensions.sqlite corrupt or missing
ForcedLayersAccel: False
IfupdownConfig:
 # interfaces(5) file used by ifup(8) and ifdown(8)
 auto lo
 iface lo inet loopback
IncompatibleExtensions: Unavailable (corrupt or non-existant compatibility.ini or extensions.sqlite)
InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-04-18 (73 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140417)
IpRoute:
 default via 192.168.101.1 dev wlan0  proto static 
 192.168.101.0/24 dev wlan0  proto kernel  scope link  src 192.168.101.3  metric 9
Locales: extensions.sqlite corrupt or missing
PrefSources:
 prefs.js
 [Profile]/extensions/{3d7eb24f-2740-49df-8937-200b1cc08f8a}/defaults/preferences/flashblock.js
 [Profile]/extensions/{b9db16a4-6edc-47ec-a1f4-b86292ed211d}/defaults/preferences/prefs-dwhelper.js
Profiles: Profile0 (Default) - LastVersion=30.0/20140608211622 (In use)
RelatedPackageVersions:
 adobe-flashplugin 11.2.202.378-0trusty1
 rhythmbox-mozilla 3.0.2-0ubuntu2+grilo
 totem-mozilla     3.10.1-1ubuntu4.1
RunningIncompatibleAddons: False
SourcePackage: firefox
Themes: extensions.sqlite corrupt or missing
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
dmi.bios.date: 06/12/2012
dmi.bios.vendor: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
dmi.bios.version: V1.12
dmi.board.asset.tag: No Asset Tag
dmi.board.name: Aspire V5-531
dmi.board.vendor: Acer
dmi.board.version: V1.12
dmi.chassis.asset.tag: No Asset Tag
dmi.chassis.type: 9
dmi.chassis.vendor: Acer
dmi.chassis.version: V1.12
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnPhoenixTechnologiesLtd.:bvrV1.12:bd06/12/2012:svnAcer:pnAspireV5-531:pvrV1.12:rvnAcer:rnAspireV5-531:rvrV1.12:cvnAcer:ct9:cvrV1.12:
dmi.product.name: Aspire V5-531
dmi.product.version: V1.12
dmi.sys.vendor: Acer

** Affects: firefox (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: amd64 apport-bug trusty

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