Thread: How to install Java x64 (jre-6u30-linux-x64.bin) EASY!

hello users of ubuntu 11.10!

when first started using linux (ubuntu).. getting java work on computer horrible , failed! java tutorial on java.com little misleading.. got work sooo today in tutorial installing java , getting (.so) files plugins folder of firefox browser, can accomplish adding java computer can play java games on firefox browser!!

lets start! (*)= tutorial (#)= comment

(*) download x64 bit java link --->http://javadl.sun.com/webapps/downlo...bundleid=58119
(*)drag (.bin) file downloads file desktop!
(*)open terminal
(#)you're gonna need root permissions! realize hard new users figure out i'll show how!
(#)[look @ spoiler]
(*)

code:

 $ sudo adduser (your name)  $ sudo -i   $ (your login pass)

(#)now root advise use caution.. don't worry follow tutorial you'll fine!
(#) tutorial!
(#)[look in spoiler]
(*)

code:

$ mkdir /usr/java $ cd /usr/java $ mv /home/(username)/desktop/jre-6u30-linux-x64.bin /usr/java

(#)now since got file location! make file executable!

code:

$ chmod a+x jre-6u30-linux-x64.bin (#)now got executable! lets install it! $ ./jre-6u30-linux-x64.bin

(#)now have installed.. need install firefox browser.

code:

$ cd /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins $ ln -s /usr/java/jre1.6.0_30/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so

(#)great! plugin inside plugins, we're finished! have java installed on browser! ;d it's been honor helping you!

please comment if helpful! please! guys, remember ask more tutorials make thread!

while appreciate willingness help, must point out few things catch eye.

there should no need person installed ubuntu added sudoers.

link not want go download. appears legit, there no way know since downloads .bin.

instructions not include updating java alternatives.

last command executed in terminal throw exception.

please use tutorial found here:

http://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/java

there instructions both 32 bit , 64 bit users.

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