Linux & application metadata

[Monte Goulding]

Hi All

Just wondering the what, where and how of application metadata on Linux.
Specifically I'm interested in file associations but I'm sure other stuff
would come in handy. I know UNIX systems usually look into the file to see
which app it's associated with but this just doesn't seem logical for a
modern operating system with a desktop etc.

Cheers

Monte Goulding
B.App.Sc. (Hons.)

Executive Director
Sweat Technologies

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