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J J
12-23-2012, 02:02 PM
EDIT: Working now, switched to Ubuntu Mint 14 KDE 32-bits and just playing around. Interesting stuff. Thanks for the responses.

Hey,

I recently build a new computer for my mother as her old one crashed and was 3 years old. So my dad thought it was time for a new one as he renews all his computers within 2-3 years. Anyways, because I build it I could keep her old computer and I've managed to repair it now.

I've installed Linux Ubuntu 12.10 ARM64 as I thought it would be nice to experiment with. So far it's working smoothly but as as Linux noob I have some problems.

I've managed to install Java (I think) but I got stuck trying to get it working in Firefox.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2wm4aog.jpg

Any advice on what I need to do?

masterBB
12-23-2012, 02:07 PM
Isn't this the ubuntu boot from disk version? The light version of ubuntu?

J J
12-23-2012, 02:12 PM
Isn't this the ubuntu boot from disk version? The light version of ubuntu?
Eh pretty sure it isn't.

This is what I put on a USB stick & installed it on the PC.
http://puu.sh/1Ekdx

And on Details it gives me

Ubuntu 12.10
Memory 3.9 GiB
Processor AMD Phenom II X4 925 Processor
Graphics unknown (need to figure out how to install drivers soon)
OS type 64-bit
Disk 242,8gb

masterBB
12-23-2012, 02:20 PM
I googled it, apparently they switched their default desktop look. I don't like it :(

Runehack123
12-23-2012, 03:07 PM
Ubuntu? You must be new ;)

Le Jingle
12-23-2012, 04:02 PM
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java

Should offer insight to you query, hopefully! :)

Cheers,
Lj

P.S. Props on use of linux! I'm experimenting with same thing

ShawnjohnSJ
12-23-2012, 08:03 PM
Why don't you just used icedtea plugin?

Packages (depending on which java version you're using):
icedtea-6-plugin or icedtea-7-plugin

It'll automatically install the plugin for you in all compatible browsers.

NKN
12-23-2012, 08:07 PM
sudo apt-get install openjdk

IIRC?

J J
12-23-2012, 10:09 PM
Thanks everyone, and I'm just experimentating and new to Linux.
I was running Ubuntu 12.10 ARM64 but switched to Mint 14 KDE 32-bits now. I don't really want to mess with 32/64-bit compatibility stuff at this moment.

Thanks for the links and advices and together with this http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1091 I've now got Java running :)

If anyone has any advice for Desktop Environments or skins let me know. I've seen quite some nice ones in YouTube tuts!

Cowie`
12-29-2012, 02:22 PM
Thanks everyone, and I'm just experimentating and new to Linux.
I was running Ubuntu 12.10 ARM64 but switched to Mint 14 KDE 32-bits now. I don't really want to mess with 32/64-bit compatibility stuff at this moment.

Thanks for the links and advices and together with this http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1091 I've now got Java running :)

If anyone has any advice for Desktop Environments or skins let me know. I've seen quite some nice ones in YouTube tuts!

It really depends what you want as far as DE's are concerned, personally I generally always use XFCE just because it's a nice, lightweight and simple DE.