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Old 03-28-2007, 02:20 PM   #1
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FREE/Open Source Alternatives


Hi!!

I am looking for FREE(as in FREEDOM) or Open Source versions of the following:

1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE; as required by apps like Frostwire/Limewire)
2) Flash Plugin for firefox

My distro is Arch Linux. Any suggestions will be appreciated!
 
Old 03-28-2007, 02:58 PM   #2
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1) JRE is open source now. there is the blackdown project rebuilding from source code, but still encumbered by licensing on older builds
2) nope. adobe.com
 
Old 03-28-2007, 03:02 PM   #3
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My understanding is that Sun has open sourced Java ... I'm not positive about the intricacies of that, though. Debian still includes it in their non-free repositories, but they do have a source package.

Beyond that, your best bet is probably GIJ.

For a Flash replacement, my choice is Gnash.
 
Old 03-28-2007, 09:55 PM   #4
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swfdec

Swfdec is probably the best choice. It can decode most of the videos on Youtube's site and handles most of flash 7 and below stuff. Get the releases from the blog here: http://www.advogato.org/person/compa....html?start=36
Flash+plugin available.
 
Old 03-29-2007, 04:47 AM   #5
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For Flash, see Gnash
 
Old 03-29-2007, 06:31 AM   #6
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Ok!! I have managed to get Swfdec to work with my distro, but not good enough luck with Gnash. I just checked the youtube site, and on first looks, the videos seem to play ok!!
Anyway, how do the two (Gnash and Swfdec) compare??

And about open source JRE : from what version onwards has it become open sourced?? And how can I get that version?? The official sites doesnt seem to have got enough info (or maybe I have overlooked it)!!
The version that is installed for my distro (Arch Linux) is jre 6-2, and it seems to carry a closed-source license!!!
 
  


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