https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=472995
Bug ID: 472995
Summary: KUP cannot find firefox executable
Classification: Applications
Product: kup
Version: 0.9.1
Platform: Ubuntu
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: minor
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: simon.pers...@mykolab.com
Reporter: davidan...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
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When editing a backup plan, in the Advanced section, there is an option to set
up exclusion filters. A hyperlink is included in the descriptive text to view
the backup format. It appears that the the link is trying to open up a
hard-coded web browser to view the documentation. The following error is shown
in a dialog:
"Could not locate firefox executable"
In this case, I am using Firefox-ESR, installed from repository. The error is
the same if Opera is set as the preferred browser in Default Applications
control module.
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STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Un-install or disable Firefox by whatever means.
2. Install Firefox-ESR from repository (deb
https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/mozillateam/ppa/ubuntu/ lunar main)
3. Try to access this help documentation
OBSERVED RESULT
A dialog pops up with the message "Cannot locate firefox executable".
EXPECTED RESULT
The selected browser from the Default Applications KCM should be called, or the
system's default browser as a fallback.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Kubuntu 23.04
KDE Plasma Version: 5.27.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.104.0
Qt Version: 5.15.8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other applications (such as kid3, for example) show this type of information in
a tool-tip, which would actually be preferable. Loading up a web browser may
cause unnecessary delay and other inconvenience. Firefox, for example, can in
some situations begin popping up windows from its last session all over the
place on every other monitor and virtual desktop.
Alternatively, if this documentation being presented is too much for a
tool-tip, consider using the KDE Help Centre. Just PLEASE don't call a whole
new web browser to reference a filter format! :-/
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