Java

[emodha]

I went to sun.com and downloaded the proper files and installed them perfectly. I can run java apps on my comp now but my internet browsers are incapable of running any java apps whatsoever (ie. java based chat rooms). the script is enabled in my browsers. I have mozilla and opera.

I really need help because I'm having to use windows for certain things,

thanks

[Fryguy8]

you need to get the java plugin and put it in the plugins directory of your browser. google around and you'll find more detailed directions.

[ghostwalker]

After you have installed Java create a symbolic link from java to you browser for instance:

ln -s /usr/java/jre1.4.1_02/plugins/i386/ns610/libjavaplugin_oji.so
/usr/local/mozilla/plugins/libjavaplugin_oji.so

That's for mozilla.

[emodha]

I've done that already and that file is in the plugin directory of Mozilla

[Fryguy8]

then what is the error message that mozilla is giving you?

[emodha]

it tells me that i need to download the plugin

a windows appears with a link to the download site

it takes me to sun.com and that is the exact download i have installed

[joshua28]

I have the same problem. Download and install went fine. But where is my mozilla plugin directory? I dont even have a /usr/local/mozilla. I have a /usr/local/netscape, and I put the link to the plugin in that plugins subdirectory. I also put a link in my .mozilla directory under my home directory but still nothing.

[joshua28]

nevermind. I created the plugins directory myself under my .mozilla directory in my /home/joshua directory and copied the link there and now it works

thanks