Yellow Dog Linux

Uploaded the PPC Java file to Rapidshare, IBM's http servers are really slow (10kbps on a 62mb file)

You can grab ibm-java-ppc-jre-6.0-0.0.ppc.rpm at...

[LINK REMOVED]

MODERATOR EDIT: I don't know for sure, but I don't think IBM has granted a license to re-distribute that file, and I'd rather play it on the safe side here. If someone can point me to something that says it's OK to distribute it, I'll stand corrected.

hi, im new to linux and i am clueless on what to do

i have downloaded the specified file and it is saved in my document (or whatever its called on linux?)

it says to open with system-install-packages, however when i right click and select open with, there is no such program, the nearest thing is add/remove packages however it dosent open the file, it just shows a list of things i can download

where is this system-install-packages???

when i have done that i am clueless about what to type in the terminal (things that is what its called)

i dont understand the 'code' do i type in everything that is in the code, with the spaces inbetween the lines and press enter or just type it out in one big sentance and hit enter

you can see how clueless i am here so please help!

cheers

onni92 wrote:hi, im new to linux and i am clueless on what to do

i have downloaded the specified file and it is saved in my document (or whatever its called on linux?)

it says to open with system-install-packages, however when i right click and select open with, there is no such program, the nearest thing is add/remove packages however it dosent open the file, it just shows a list of things i can download

where is this system-install-packages???

when i have done that i am clueless about what to type in the terminal (things that is what its called)

i dont understand the 'code' do i type in everything that is in the code, with the spaces inbetween the lines and press enter or just type it out in one big sentance and hit enter

you can see how clueless i am here so please help!

cheers

Hey there,

First off, welcome to linux

When the instructions mention "open with system-install-packages" they usually mean on download. When you download an rpm the browser will ask if you want to open with "system-install-packages" or save to disk. I guess you did the latter. No worries though, you'll still be able to install it ok.

Heres a quick link to a page describing the add / remove packages gui (its for fedora but Yellow Dog is very similar).

http://www.tuxmagazine.com/node/1000038

You may already know this but the .rpm file is a bit like a setup.exe file in Windows. The extension stands for red-hat package manager.

To install simply double-click it and it should bring up a window asking you for the root password. It will then launch the application install app and its easy from there on in.

You can also install by using the command line (terminal), its a little more complex but if you plan to learn linux and get your hands a little dirty its a good thing to get to grips with - heres some tips:

http://www.linuxnewbieguide.org/chap9.php#rpm

In fact, linuxnewbieguide is a good starting point for many general linux questions.

Hope this helps.
MJ

i've installed this as such but there is nothing in /opt. I first tried using gui installer and then command line "yum install ibm-java-ppc-jre-6.0-1.0.ppc.rpm" It appears that the latest download changed but only by a version? Should I find .0 instead? Also a "find / -name ibm" returns nothing relavent?

Any suggestions?

I know that Java still works because I use it to play classic games like http://www.gaminghorror.net/runescape-classic-still-playable/

bc24fl wrote:i've installed this as such but there is nothing in /opt. I first tried using gui installer and then command line "yum install ibm-java-ppc-jre-6.0-1.0.ppc.rpm" It appears that the latest download changed but only by a version? Should I find .0 instead? Also a "find / -name ibm" returns nothing relavent?

Any suggestions?

ARggg, never mind. I was missing stnd++ package described in this thread. Yum didn't tell me but "rpm -ivh ibm-java-ppc-jre-6.0-1.0.ppc.rpm" this did.

Problem fixed.

Umm there is a new one it is number 7 and i cant get it to work!

reaper_Boy2010 wrote:Umm there is a new one it is number 7 and i cant get it to work!

Huh? Context please. 7 what, exactly?

If you're talking about IBM Java 5.0 SR 7, what about it doesn't work?

Don't forget - you can't install any of the IBM Javas until you install an older backwards compatible libstdc++ library.

As mentioned earlier in this very thread:

YDL 6.0:
http://www.yellowdog-board.com/viewtopic.php?p=10940#10940

YDL 5.0:
http://www.yellowdog-board.com/viewtopic.php?p=11088#11088

If, instead, you're talking about the developer's release of Java 7 (aka 1.7) - well - no, that one actually won't work at all. Currently, the only binaries available from Sun are for x86, x86_64, and Sparc processors. None of these will work on the Power PC (PPC) core of the Cell in the PS3. (See here)

Also - this Java 7 build looks pretty early right now. According to this post, I wouldn't expect a finished build of Java 7 until 2009.

I see no need to run this unless you enjoy debugging Java virtual machines. IMHO, I'd stick with Java 5.0 or Java 6.0 for the time being.

Cheers,
Paul

Hello,

I followed the directions to install Java to the T. The install seemed to go fine. When I try to test it though to see if it worked in mozilla and go to www.time.gov site the time does not show. The Java animation shows, but then there is not time.

CZLINUX wrote:Hello,

I followed the directions to install Java to the T. The install seemed to go fine. When I try to test it though to see if it worked in mozilla and go to www.time.gov site the time does not show. The Java animation shows, but then there is not time.

I'm getting some errors from that website when I try it.

Code: Select all

load: class utcnist4.class not found.
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: utcnist4.class
   at sun.applet.AppletClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletClassLoader.loadCode(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletPanel.createApplet(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin.AppletViewer.createApplet(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletPanel.runLoader(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletPanel.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)

It can't find one of the files it needs. Something's screwed up on their end, I think.

Cheers,
Paul

ppietro wrote:

CZLINUX wrote:Hello,

I followed the directions to install Java to the T. The install seemed to go fine. When I try to test it though to see if it worked in mozilla and go to www.time.gov site the time does not show. The Java animation shows, but then there is not time.

I'm getting some errors from that website when I try it.

Code: Select all

load: class utcnist4.class not found.
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: utcnist4.class
   at sun.applet.AppletClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletClassLoader.loadCode(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletPanel.createApplet(Unknown Source)
   at sun.plugin.AppletViewer.createApplet(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletPanel.runLoader(Unknown Source)
   at sun.applet.AppletPanel.run(Unknown Source)
   at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)

It can't find one of the files it needs. Something's screwed up on their end, I think.

Cheers,
Paul

Thanks, I hope this is the case. I have did not get any errors when installing java.

I am sorry to bring this up but I cannot register at IBM's website to download Java. I have tried several times and I keep getting an error stating "We apologize but we cannot complete your registration at this time". There needs to be another way to download this...is there?

acidwolvers wrote:I am sorry to bring this up but I cannot register at IBM's website to download Java. I have tried several times and I keep getting an error stating "We apologize but we cannot complete your registration at this time". There needs to be another way to download this...is there?

Haven't tried on the IBM site lately ... anyone else having this problem?

I don't know of anywhere else to download it and as far as I know IBM hasn't granted a license to re-distribute it (if they have I'd put it in my own repo).

@billb

I've followed the guide to install jave 5.0 on YDL6, many thanks

I've created the link as demonstrated.
in about:plugins I have

IBM Java(TM) Plug-in: J2RE 1.5.0 IBM build jclxp32dev-20080710

File name: libjavaplugin_oji.so
Java(TM) Plug-in 1.5.0

and www.time.gov works a treat in firefox beta 3

however, java -version shows

[root@localhost --------]# java -version
java version "1.4.2"
gij (GNU libgcj) version 4.1.1 20070105 (Red Hat 4.1.1-52.ydl.1)

How do I resolve this as i'm trying to get frostwire going ?

JurassicC wrote:[root@localhost --------]# java -version
java version "1.4.2"
gij (GNU libgcj) version 4.1.1 20070105 (Red Hat 4.1.1-52.ydl.1)

How do I resolve this as i'm trying to get frostwire going ?

There are a couple of ways to do it ... see this post by Paul for one way.