http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/17780/
The problem comes if you want to open said file with something other than the application it shows as the default. If I click on "Movie Player", I'm not presented with a list of other installed applications to pick from. The only other option I'm given is the word "Other..."

When you click on other, it still does not show you a list of installed applications. It shows you (drum roll please) the root file system.

In my opinion, this is not attractive to new users and even moderate linux user who are somewhat familiar with Linux. It strikes me as an inconvenience, especially when compared to commercial operating systems.

[-31 votes] Solution #2: Change the file system - keep every app in one folder


[-6 votes] Solution #3: Create a virtual folder with all apps


[0 votes] Solution #4: Repost of the now missing Solution 1: Show apps, not the root filesystem


]]> en-us Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:36:13 +0000 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:42:46 +0000 QAPoll module http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/17780/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:21:43 +0000 Solution 2: Most applications already are already on the same folder: /usr/bin]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:42:46 +0000