Java 6u7 problems installing...am total noob

[No1PeaceDragon]

Ok just installed 8.04 clicked the java sections in "Adept" went to pogo.com and it says I need to have Java installed, so off to java I went and downloaded the latest version for linux (they dont have Kubuntu listed :P) anyway I saved and it went to my documents and said something to the effect that it saved as a binary and maybe corrupt. so went to terminal and typed in su it asked for password, however I typed in password and cursor didn't move(normal?). It said something to the effect of password not authenicated or something like that. I was a long-haired hippie until this happened now I look like peewee herman. Please help me out, I have never used any linux programs till this one and I dont know what the heck I am doing really. Thanx in advance

[CVPunk]

Re: Java 6u7 problems installing...am total noob

Welcome.

I would go ahead and remove the Java you downloaded from the site.
Open Adept Package Manager and click Fetch Updates, then do a search for Sun-Java
in the list of Java packages that come up you will have to install the Sun-Java6 package and any others you might need (clicking on the package name will give a description of what is in the package). Then click on Upgrade, then install the packages.
This should get java working. You might also want to do a search for the Flash-plugin-nonfree. (same way)

[No1PeaceDragon]

Re: Java 6u7 problems installing...am total noob

Thank You

[jonfr]

Re: Java 6u7 problems installing...am total noob

Also thanks. I was having java problems in firefox, I didn't find the plugin.

[No1PeaceDragon]

Re: Java 6u7 problems installing...am total noob

OK what am I doing wrong? Went back to pogo.com and it said my version is incompatible and when went to verify at java.com it said I had version 6 update 6 but needed update 7. Now do I have to update, and if so whats the easiest way because you already know what happens in my opening post. I am at a loss, I don't want to have to go back to the Microsoft way, but I have also 6 months left on my club pogo agreement paid for. btw I am using the Konqueror browser.

[CVPunk]

Re: Java 6u7 problems installing...am total noob

with you being new to Kubuntu (Linux?) I would say not to download and install from the website.
the easiest way you will find is to just use Adept Package Manager.

go to this how-to page http://howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de...buntu-8.04-lts
it is a basic set up for Hardy.
since you have Kubuntu installed already, go ahead and start on page 2 of the how-to.
the guy installs quite a bit of stuff, my suggestions would be to install using Adept:
flashplugin-nonfree
kubuntu-restricted-extras
acroread*
non-free-codecs
msttcorefonts
libdvdcss2
sun-java6*

some of my favorite apps are K3B, Firefox, digikam, gimp, and of course Amarok.
but those are just some suggestions.
have fun, the how-to is very easy to follow and has screen shots.
post back to let us know how it goes.