https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=493613
Bug ID: 493613
Summary: Add Dolphin-like executable file handling safety
function
Classification: Applications
Product: krusader
Version: 2.8.1
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: krusader-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: voidpointertonull+bugskde...@gmail.com
CC: krusader-bugs-n...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
Currently as likely expected by most users, Krusader executes any executable
file without confirmation.
While this is mostly desired, it does come with downsides often not considered:
- Mice tend to get unreliable with age, either missing clicks, or doubling
them, the later possibly resulting in unintentional execution
- Surprise file list changes unavoidably make the mouse cursor unreliable for
picking the right file every time
- Currently present panel refreshing bugs result in the selection resetting to
an earlier state with I/O performance based delay, also making the keyboard not
completely reliable for picking the right file
- Handling questionable executable files with no intention of executing any
makes the presence of preventative safety features desirable
Initially I figured the issue was too niche and would be mostly met with a
"don't be clumsy/paranoid" kind of response, but then I recently ran into
something really surprising: Dolphin doesn't just have such a safety guard,
it's even enabled by default.
The setting in Dolphin is: Configure -> General -> Confirmations -> When
opening an executable file: [Always ask] (default) / [Open in application] /
[Run script]
It seems to strike a good balance as low-risk files associated with handlers
like pictures shown by a picture viewer can be still opened effortlessly, while
opening an executable file pops up a confirmation window defaulting to the
Cancel operation, raising the bar for execution to be pretty much intentional,
while preserving the freedom of choice the usual KDE way by letting the user
disable this feature.
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