I cannot use "java chat". Browser says plugin required "x-java-vm".
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Distribution: WinXP SP2 and SP3, W2K Server, Ubuntu
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I cannot use "java chat". Browser says plugin required "x-java-vm".
I cannot use a "java chat" webpage. Mozilla browser says plugin required "x-java-vm". I am using Fedora Core One. Please advise how to fix or install prropriate software. Pleae use noob level description.
Distribution: WinXP SP2 and SP3, W2K Server, Ubuntu
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Thanks as always david_ross. Can you tell me what the second line about "creating a symlink" is about? Why do I need to create a link. Wouldn't the browser plugins be installed where the browser would know about them? Sorry, I am used to Wondws and I do nto Understand how Linux software gets installed or why Linux software normally doesn't install where other programs "know" about the installed software.
no it wouldn't necesarily. most installations would most likely create these linsk, but the java plugin is just a tiny bit of the jre itself. the plugin is more of an "added extra"... and besides there's more than one browser to choose from, and they'll all have their own plugin directories etc...
Distribution: WinXP SP2 and SP3, W2K Server, Ubuntu
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Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between a symboic link and the actual program? Same as a Windows link (.lnk) file? Also, would just copying the file to the plugin directory have worked just as well, even if a bit wasteful?
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