Intalling JRE (Java Runtime Environment) in Ubuntu

depam · 02-09-2006, 12:37 PM

Hi everyone, I installed Limewire in Ubuntu by using alien to convert rpm packages to debian. I successfuly installed Limewire however Limewire needs JRE for it to run. I downloaded jre from www.java.com and followed the instructions. But Limewire is still not working and the jre seems not working. Can someone help me on this?

Mega Man X · 02-09-2006, 12:41 PM

Try my quick and dirty tutorial:

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...40#post1841740

just make sure to get the Java binaries ratter then the rpm's. Same goes to Limewire. It's just easier

Good luck!

pljvaldez · 02-09-2006, 01:04 PM

Try googling for "Unofficial Ubuntu Guide" and whatever version (i.e. hoary or warty or dapper). there's step by step instructions how to set it all up...

hw-tph · 02-09-2006, 01:09 PM

Why not follow the Wiki instructions and create a proper Debian package from the Sun file instead? That way upgrading or removal gets a whole lot easier. Plus, you don't screw up the excellent Debian alternatives system.

Håkan