Howto: Change default browser/email client in OSX

http://diffract.me/2009/07/changing-default-browseremail-client-in-osx/

by nocivus • 17 years ago

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makecheck2• 17 years ago

This is ultimately set in the low-level domain "com.apple.launchservices". So although the article warns against deleting Safari or Mail, it is possible to use the command-line "defaults" program to fix this setting at any time.

Also note that the domain holds all URL handlers, allowing you to set up ones that may be less common, such as ssh, sftp, telnet or news.

nocivus2• 17 years ago

That's always good to know. I was considering removing safari and mail altogether. Thanks. :)

makecheck2• 17 years ago

I also meant to add, that there are GUI panes like RCDefaultApp that provide access to the wealth of settings in Launch Services:

http://www.rubicode.com/Software/RCDefaultApp/

For example, mapping file types, URLs, MIME types, etc.

noelchurchill• 17 years ago

What the hell does this have to do with HN???

nocivus2• 17 years ago

Well, since it's an option that might not be completely clear it might (almost) be considered a hack ;)

Howto: Change default browser/email client in OSX

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