opening word processor files (OOo) from the desktop

[Chris Mohler]

On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM, Mark Miller <mr.mcmiller at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ever since I upgraded to 9.04, I've had some strange behavior when I try to
> open Open Office word processing files from my desktop.
>
> If I "double click" on the file's icon, I get a browser window with all of
> the various files (mostly XML) associated with the file instead of the file
> opening within OOo.  If I "right-click" on the file, I have the option of
> opening it with Open Office by going to "other application".  I've looked at
> the file associations, and .odt files are affiliated with OOo.
>
> I know it's picky, but I really am hooked on the "double-click" habit -- I'd
> like to be able to have that option again.

Right-click the file, select properties, click the "open wih" tab -
you can manage associations there.

Chris