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Re: File browser



 Yes, there is. The option is hidden away, but you can get to it 
with gconf-editor. 

In gconf-editor, click through the options tree in the left pane 
to 

    apps -> nautilus -> preferences 

and then click the checkbox labeled 

    always_use_browser 


Tom Haskins-Vaughan wrote: 
> Hi, this is probably a really simple question but: 
> 
> When I double click on a folder in F7/Gnome the file browser has no 
> left pane and opening up successive directories open in new windows. 
> Now, if i right click and choose 'Browse folder' everything works 
> fine. Is there any way to set this as the default for when I double 
> click? 
> 
> TIA 
> 
> Tom 
> 


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