To Update: If you wish update the JRE package, simply download the newest RPM package and install it as above. Enable Java Plugin on Firefox 3.6 (Karmic) Februby doxdrum. (or for 64-bit) ~]$ sudo /usr/sbin/alternatives -config libjavaplugin.so.x86_64 Note: If you wish to switch back to OpenJDK you can run the following commands one by one to switch between the OpenJDK and Sun Java: ~]$ sudo /usr/sbin/alternatives -config ~]$ sudo /usr/sbin/alternatives -config libjavaplugin.so
On the left-hand side, you can navigate between your installed extensions and plugins. Click on the icon that looks like three horizontal lines in the top right of your browser. You may need to restart Firefox to see the plugin take effect. Click Extensions & Themes on the bottom left of the window.
(Be aware the forums do not accept user names with a dash '-') Also, logging in lets you avoid the CAPTCHA verification when searching. Setup the Mozilla/Firefox browser plugin.įor 32-bit users: sudo /usr/sbin/alternatives -install /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/libjavaplugin.so libjavaplugin.so /usr/java/default/lib/i386/libnpjp2.so 20000įor 64-bit users: sudo /usr/sbin/alternatives -install /usr/lib64/mozilla/plugins/libjavaplugin.so libjavaplugin.so.x86_64 /usr/java/default/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so 20000 Welcome If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ.You will have to register before you can post in the forums. To setup the Java runtime, perform the following (applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit users): Download]$ sudo /usr/sbin/alternatives -install /usr/bin/java java /usr/java/default/bin/java 20000 In order to use Sun Java, use the alternatives command. When running the java command, Fedora will default to using OpenJDK. OR- Download]$ sudo rpm -ivh jre-7u1-linux-圆4.rpm To install: Download]$ sudo rpm -ivh jre-7u1-linux-i586.rpm
On the next page, accept the license agreement, then:įor 32-bit users: select "Linux x86" jre-7u1-linux-i586.rpmįor 64-bit users: select "Linux 圆4" jre-7u1-linux-圆4.rpm Under Java Platform, Standard Edition, Select: Download JRE (the JDK is for Java developers) I did some initial downloading and installation of Java but Im having a difficult time getting it to for for Firefox. Trying to install Java plugin on Firefox ESR on Kali Linux. You'll need to download and install Java. Due to security issues, current versions of Firefox do not support Java. If you require Sun (Oracle) Java or if OpenJDK does not work properly, you can download Sun (Oracle) Java and use it in Fedora. IMPORTANT UPDATE:Firefox stopped the support for those plugins. Trying to install Java plugin on Firefox ESR on Kali Linux. Understand the limitations of this method. Majority of user should find OpenJDK perfect for everyday use. Unfortunately some applets may not run properly and the OpenJDK might have some limitations. With OpenJDK installed, Java application and Web applets should automatically work. However if not, it can be installed using YUM: sudo yum install java-1.6.0-openjdk java-1.6.0-openjdk-plugin The standard installation of Fedora should install OpenJDK (based on the Sun Java). These instructions worked for me, hopefully these will help others doing the same: Something seems to be very wrong with the standard plugin setup. For downvoters: It is nicely formulated question asking for solving real problem. 611 2 2 gold badges 6 6 silver badges 30 30 bronze badges. java internet-explorer plugins windows-7 applet.
Note: ensure to redact or obfuscate all confidential or identifying information (eg.I spent too much time trying to get the java plugin 64 bit to work with firefox on Fedora 17. Now how can enable java plugin for Internet Explorer. If you fix the problem yourself, please post your solution, so that others can also learn. ✻ Smokey says: uninstall all unnecessary programs and apps to fight climate change! If you're posting for help, please include the following details, so that we can help you more efficiently: Any distro, any platform! Explicitly noob-friendly.