diff --git a/UVR.py b/UVR.py
index 05f5846..c992599 100644
--- a/UVR.py
+++ b/UVR.py
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ if OPERATING_SYSTEM=="Darwin":
     right_click_button = '<Button-2>'
     application_extension = ".dmg"
 elif OPERATING_SYSTEM=="Linux":
-    OPEN_FILE_func = lambda input_string:subprocess.Popen(["open", input_string])
+    OPEN_FILE_func = lambda input_string:subprocess.Popen(["xdg-open", input_string])
     dnd_path_check = LINUX_DND_CHECK
     current_patch = PATCH_LINUX
     is_windows = False