I installed Java Plugin on Linux but Mozilla Firefox does not identify it?
Hi.
I followed these instructions to install a java plugin for mozilla firefox on linux but Mozilla Firefox still says there is no plugins installed. I downloaded both, the self-extracting file and the RPM file.
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/linux_install.xml
I did everything it said and verified that everything was correct. I I’m sure I have java installed and I went through the steps to enable it. I restarted Firefox and still nothing. =(
Here is some information…
In this directory………/usr/java………………there is
-jru-6u23-linux-i586.rpm
-jru-6u23-linux-i586-rpm.bin
In this directory…………../usr/lib/mozilla/extensions…………there is
-libjavaplugin_oji.so
-ns7-gcc29
I know I created the symbolic link. Here is the evidence.
…
ln: creating symbolic link ‘./libjavaplugin_oji.so’: File Exists
…
So why doesn’t the java plugin work???
Help is greatly appreciated.
Brandon.
Tagged with: java plugin • lib • Linux • mozilla firefox • oji • plugin work • rpm • symbolic link
Filed under: rpm
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What distro are you using? Unless you have a specific reason to, you should always install software from the repository, not by downloading it from the developer’s website. The reason you should use your distro’s repository is:
1. Its usually faster.
2. There are usually slight differences in file locations, included libraries, and naming conventions between distros. Using the repository and package manager will make sure all the necessary libraries and support programs are installed and in the right place.
3. Its easier to uninstall.
4. If it doesn’t work when using the repository, its usually easier to track down the problem by contacting the maintainer or discussing it with other users of your distro.