download and install the JRE for Linux.
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Click on Get Java Software button
here are two types of installation packages. Linux RPM package or Linux self extracting binary file. Download the package that best suits your needs.
Linux RPM (Redhat Package Manager) uses RPM to install the JRE. In order to use this method, you need to have RPM available on your system. Otherwise use the other option.
Linux Download Options
Click the appropriate Download button to download the package that best suits your needs. You can download the file to any of the directories on your system.
After download verify (For Linux self extracting binary file):
Install
The instructions below are for installing JRE 5.0. If you're installing another version, make sure you change the version number appropriately when you type the commands at the terminal.
To install the Linux (self-extracting) file, follow these instructions:
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Enter the root password.
Change to the directory in which you want to install.
cd <directory path name>
For example, to install the software in the /usr/java/ directory:
cd /usr/java/
Note about root access: To install the JRE in a system-wide location such as /usr/local, you must login as the root user to gain the necessary permissions. If you do not have root access, install the JRE in your home directory or a subdirectory for which you have write permissions.
Change the permission of the file you downloaded to be executable.
chmod a+x jre-1_5_0-linux-i586.bin
Verify that you have permission to execute the file.
ls -l
Make sure the installation file has executable permission
Start the installation process.
./jre-1_5_0-linux-i586.bin
type YES to agree to the license agreement
The installation completes
The JRE is installed in jre1.5.(version number) sub-directory under the current directory. In this case, the JRE is installed in the /usr/java/jre1.5.0 directory. Verify that the jre1.5.0 sub-directory is listed under the current directory.
ls
Verify the installation filename
The installation is now complete. Go to the Enable and Configure section.
# Mozilla 1.4 and later # Mozilla 1.2, Netscape 6 and later
Mozilla 1.4 and later
Go to the plugins sub-directory under the Mozilla installation directory
cd <Mozilla installation directory>/plugins
In the current directory, create a symbolic link to the JRE ns7/libjavaplugin_oji.so file.
ln -s <JRE installation directory>/plugin/i386/ns7/libjavaplugin_oji.so
Start Mozilla browser or restart it if it is already running. Note that if you have other Mozilla components (ie: Messenger, Composer, etc) running, you will need to restart them as well.
Go to Edit > Preferences. Under Advanced category > Select Enable Java