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Plugin Installation

You can follow the instructions below for Java and Flash plugin installation, or you can simply install all restricted applications for Kubuntu by installing the package kubuntu-restricted-extras.

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

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

  1. Close Firefox 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.

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 (Kickoff Application Launcher->Applications->Internet->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 Kickoff Application Launcher->Applications->Internet->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 Kickoff Application Launcher->Applications->Internet->Web Browser.

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