Firefox and Java plugin

[matt.thepie]

OK I've been trying for 2 days to get the Java plugin to work in Mozilla Firefox.

I have tried selecting it in Automatix
I have tried using apt-get install sun-java5-plugin
I have tried then creating .so links from step by step instructions from numerous websites.
I have tried installing the 1.4RE from the Add/Remove dialog

Am I being incredibly stupid?

The JRE is working in Konqueror (it's using 1.5)

Please help, anyone before I go completely insane.

Matt

[PJJ]

Re: Firefox and Java plugin

Wish I could assist you with the installation. But I am not an expert myself.
However, I just completed the installation of Sun Java to Firefox. Downloaded package from Sun web site, followed instructions (which required installation of a number of utilities, via Synaptic), then back to command line, always following the installation instructions meticulously, installation completed successfully.
Thereafter, I followed the instructions for enabling java. Went withoot a hitch. Java now working with Firefox.

Maybe you can start from scratch with a fresh download from the website of the software company and by following their instructions.

[Owdy]

Re: Firefox and Java plugin

sudo aptitude install sun-java5-jre
sudo aptitude install sun-java5-plugin

Needs universe repos. That worked for me. Uninstall all other Java versions first.

There you can test it http://java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml