On my machine: # update-alternatives --display x-www-browser x-www-browser - status is auto. link currently points to /usr/bin/konqueror /usr/bin/konqueror - priority 100 Current `best' version is /usr/bin/konqueror. But: $ grep-available -FProvides x-www-browser <nothing> Why is konqeror my x-www-browser when it doesn't "Provide" it?