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#1

I installed the 64 bit version of Ubuntu clearly understanding that the packages for Sun Java JRE and browser plugin don't work or exist for my archetecture. My question is what is the alternative? I was told I might be successful with OpenJDK but I am not sure. Can someone please tell me what they suggest I do besides reinstalling x86. I need to access my Firewall and VPN server which all have Java based consoles including some HP servers.

The main thing I need is the browser plugin for Firefox.

Any suggestions?

#2

Carlwill said: I installed the 64 bit version of Ubuntu clearly understanding that the packages for Sun Java JRE and browser plugin don't work or exist for my archetecture. My question is what is the alternative? I was told I might be successful with OpenJDK but I am not sure. Can someone please tell me what they suggest I do besides reinstalling x86. I need to access my Firewall and VPN server which all have Java based consoles including some HP servers.

The main thing I need is the browser plugin for Firefox.

Any suggestions?

I use open Java. What version of Ubuntu are you running?

#3

Just use OpenJDK + icedtea-webplugin. It works just fine for me.

To install (for Intrepid):

sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre icedtea6-plugin

For hardy, replace icedtea6-plugin with icedtea-gcjwebplugin.

#4

Nepherte said: Just use OpenJDK + icedtea-webplugin. It works just fine for me.

To install (for Intrepid):

sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre icedtea6-plugin

For hardy, replace icedtea6-plugin with icedtea-gcjwebplugin.

For Hardy I have found these packages to do what you want.

sudo apt-get -y install icedtea-java7-jdk icedtea-java7-jre icedtea-java7-plugin
#5

Yup, that will work too. They are transitional packages referring to the ones I mentioned.

#6

I am using 8.10 so I am guessing I can simply use the following:

sudo apt-get install openjdk-6-jre icedtea6-plugin

Right?

#7

I installed OpenJDK using the packages that stchman recommends and it has worked great. :D

#8

I couldn't get OpenJDK's plugin to play nice with Firefox 2, but now that FF3 is stable enough (barring flash) I guess that's less of an issue.

#9

Carlwill said: I am using 8.10 so I am guessing I can simply use the following: ...

Yes, that's what Nepherte told you...