Plugin Installation
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Plugin Installation

Java

Konqueror

This section will briefly explain the procedure for setting up Konqueror to utilize Java™.

  1. Close Konqueror if it is open.

  2. Install the sun-java6-jre package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation.

  3. Start up Konqueror and enjoy.

Firefox

32-bit

This section will briefly explain the procedure for setting up Firefox to utilize Java™ on 32-bit systems.

If you are unsure which processor architecture you are using, simply open Konsole by going to KMenuSystemKonsole - Terminal Program, and then typing at the prompt uname -a followed by pressing the Enter key. You should see an output similar to the following:

Linux konqi 2.6.22-9-generic #1 SMP Fri Aug 3 00:50:37 GMT 2007 i686 GNU/Linux

The i686 towards the end of the line means that you are using a 32-bit processor. If you see x86_64 instead, then you are using a 64-bit operating system and should see honela deritzon atala “64-bit”.

  1. Close Konqueror if it is open.

  2. Install the sun-java6-plugin package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation.

  3. Start up Firefox and enjoy.

64-bit

This section will briefly explain the procedure for setting up Firefox to utilize Java™ on 64-bit systems.

If you are unsure which installation architecture you are using, simply open Konsole by going to KMenuSystemKonsole - Terminal Program, and then typing at the prompt uname -a followed by pressing the Enter key. You should see an output similar to the following:

Linux konqi 2.6.22-9-generic #1 SMP Fri Aug 3 00:50:37 GMT 2007 x86_64 GNU/Linux

The x86_64 towards the end of the line means that you are using a 64-bit install. If you see i686 instead, then you are using a 32-bit operating system and should see honela deritzon atala “32-bit”.

64-bit systems with Firefox and Java

Unfortunately at this time, the only way to install the Java plugin for Firefox is to first install a 32-bit edition of Firefox. It is recommended that you follow the instructions located at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AMD64/FirefoxAndPlugins.

Flash

The Adobe Flash Player™ can easily be installed for use with Konqueror and/or Firefox by installing the flashplugin-nonfree package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation.

Konqueror's extra step

Instead of rebooting in order to get Konqueror to see the newly installed plugin, simple restart Konqueror and then go into its configuration (KMenuInternetKonqueror - Web Browser). Scroll down in the left panel until you see the Plugins icon. In the configuration dialog, press the Scan for New Plugins button. When finished, press the OK button.

Gnash

Gnash is the free software version of the Adobe Flash Player™. It is currently in a beta condition and still has issues with many sites who utilize Flash.

Install Gnash for Konqueror

To use the Gnash for Konqueror, simply install the konqueror-plugin-gnash package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation. After the installation is complete simply start Konqueror by going to KMenuInternetKonqueror - Web Browser.

Install Gnash for Firefox

To use Gnash for Firefox, simply install the mozilla-plugin-gnash package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation. After the installation is complete, simply start Firefox by going to KMenuInternetFirefox Web Browser.

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