Java does not work

[cazador31]

I am first time user of Ubuntu so bear with me.I am using Wubi to check out Ubuntu. I like it a lot, but I cannot get Java to work. I have searched the forum for help and found several help pages. When I go into the terminal and follow the instructions I still cannot get Java to work. I have tried several fixes in here with no luck. I would like install the full Ubuntu, but I won't until I can get the Java problem solved. I'm hoping someone here can do that.

Thank you

[Metrop021]

Do you mean using a browser to access java apps?

[cazador31]

Yes, Firefox. I cannot open anything that needs java. Games mostly. I am using Ubuntu 10.04

[Metrop021]

you may have already tried this, but just first make sure java is installed. Go to the ubuntu software center (applications>ubuntu software center), search "openjdk java 6" and if it's already installed, uninstall it then re install it (if not just install it). Then check if it works, if not then we might have to point firefox in the right direction.

[SlidingHorn]

run this in a terminal (Menu > Accessories > Terminal)

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

[cazador31]

I have uninstalled and installed 2 or 3 times with not luck.

[gandaran]

I would recommend you remove the openjdk java completely from your system and install sun java instead, to get the sun java enable the archive.canonical repository in software sources, then use synaptic to install it.

[Metrop021]

try going to this: http://www.mozilla.com/en/plugincheck/

and see if it says anything about IcedTea installed as a plugin

[cazador31]

I uninstalled and installed from synaptic and still does not work

The mozilla plugin page says it cannot detect iced tea. I have installed it thou

[gandaran]

post the full output list of plugins, type this code in firefox url bar

about:plugins