Java Runtime in Firefox?

[TwoHoot]

The real-time quote system used by my brokerage house requires a "Java Runtime Environment" plug in. I think it was installed with FireFox 3. The error message also indicates I may not be able to get real-time quotes because of a popup blocker.

Which possibility should I work on first?

How do I turn off the popup blocker for this one application?

How do I tell if the Java Runtime plug-in is installed?

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Cordially,
TwoHoot

[caf4926]

In FF - Tools - Addons - Plugins

is it listed in there

FF should offer you options for popups when they happen, you would just allow popups from ???

[swerdna]

I installed these (in 11.0 32 bit) using Yast --> Software module:
java-1_6_0-sun-1.6.0.u7-1.1
java-1_6_0-sun-plugin-1.6.0.u7-1.1

@caf4926 isn't that better than the Sun jre RPM that Ffox leads to?

[caf4926]

Yes, but do you need to update. My version number is:

1.6.0.u10-2.1

Your quoted is 3 down the list in Updates.

[cybertaz]

The java is only 32-bit. If you have 64-bit system you will have a heck of a time trying to get it to work (I gave eventually gave up). The nsplugginwrapper won't work with java (AFAIK).

[swerdna]

Yes, but do you need to update. My version number is:

1.6.0.u10-2.1

Your quoted is 3 down the list in Updates.

That's OK. I am using my travelling laptop. I don't update it much because it uses a modem. Broadband but low speed so mostly I forget to update. Currently I'm at my birthday celebrations so as you can imagine from the link -- It's 4 a.m. and I'm too busy to care

[TwoHoot]

Thank everyone for the helpful advice. caf4926 suggested I look to see if the plug-in is listed. It is not.

Others indicated the type of system might be important. openSUSE 11.0 (boxed version) is running on an AMD Sempron 2500+ 64 processor with 1.25gb memory and a 40 gb hard drive devoted solely to openSUSE. If it matters, the main board is a Gigabyte K8 Triton (GA-K8VM800M (rev 2.0))

I am new to openSUSE so what should I install to get the functionality I need? Will it be on the installation disk or do I have to get it from an online repository? Any advice would be appreciated.

Cordially,
TwoHoot

[pmccrackan]

Is your version of opensuse 64 bit? IF so you will either need to use the openjdk plugin, or a new jre update from Sun (jre-6u12-ea-bin-b02-linux-amd64-08_dec_2008.bin) This has full 64 bit support, just simlink (you may have to research this if your new to linux) this file /jre1.6.0_12/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so to your browser plugins folder and it's done.
It's working great.
Regards Peter.

[aescott]

P McCracken

Thanks for your little tip. I've finally got JRE working after weeks of trying (on and off).

[kamilsok]

There is a 64bit Java plug-in for browsers (still in development, but stable for me)

JAVA plugin for 64bit browsers - openSUSE Forums