Java on Ubuntu?

[NimbleJack3]

I've recently upgraded my Ubuntu distribution to Karmic Koala with the rest of the world, but due to a small mishap I've got to reinstall Java for Mozilla Firefox. However, I'm having trouble installing it. I've gone and looked in Synaptic Package Manager, but there's no Java for a 64 bit computer (which is what I've got) and the files from the official site don't install properly, even going through the terminal with sudo. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[dududf]

sorry, I have no idea how to fix it. I'd suggest posting on the Java site for more help.

Off Topic, your avatar is freaken awsome!

 

[NimbleJack3]

sorry, I have no idea how to fix it. I'd suggest posting on the Java site for more help.

Off Topic, your avatar is freaken awsome!

Thanks! I got it from 4chan.

EDIT: I'm also having trouble watching some of the videos on this site, namely the opening for the Japanese porn game. Do those use Java too, or is that a flash problem?

 

[cleverlymadeup]

yeah go for the 32 bit package of java, it shouldn't matter

as for the movies it's a flash issue

i have 32 bit java installed on arch linux and it works fine, even had no problem with it on gentoo

 

[YoUnG205]

Erm dunno soz lol?

 

[NimbleJack3]

I've tried installing 32 bit programs in the past and all I get is an architecture error (Especially with .deb files) and the 32 bit Java from Synaptic does nothing.

EDIT: I'm now suspecting that I've tried to install the development tools. Oh dear. I'm now installing the plugin version, which looks a lot more like what I want.

 

[NimbleJack3]

Great Success!

I've installed the plugin and removed the dev tools. After a browser restart, both the Java and video plugins have cleared up so that's all okay. Thanks for the help guys!