Plugin Installation

Follow the instructions below to install Java and Flash plugins, or simply install them along with other restricted applications for Kubuntu by installing the package kubuntu-restricted-extras.

Java

Konqueror

This section explains the procedure for setting up Konqueror to utilize Java™.

  1. Close Konqueror if it is open.

  2. Install the sun-java6-jre package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation.

  3. Start up Konqueror and enjoy.

Firefox

This section explains the procedure for setting up Firefox to use Java™ on 32-bit systems.

  1. Close Firefox if it is open.

  2. Install the sun-java6-plugin package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation.

  3. Start up Firefox and enjoy.

Flash

The Adobe Flash Player™ can be installed for Konqueror or Firefox by installing the flashplugin-nonfree package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation.

Konqueror's extra step

Instead of rebooting in order to get Konqueror to see the newly installed plugin, simple restart Konqueror and then go into its configuration (Kickoff Application LauncherApplicationsInternetWeb Browser). Scroll down in the left panel to the Plugins icon. In the configuration dialog, press the Scan for New Plugins button. When finished, press the OK button.

Gnash

Gnash is the free and open source software version of the proprietary Adobe Flash Player™. It is currently in a beta version and doesn't work properly with many websites that use Flash.

Install Gnash for Konqueror

To use the Gnash for Konqueror, install the konqueror-plugin-gnash package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation. After the installation is complete simply start Konqueror by going to Kickoff Application LauncherApplicationsInternetWeb Browser.

Install Gnash for Firefox

To use Gnash for Firefox, install the mozilla-plugin-gnash package. For help with installation, please review the Adding Applications documentation. After the installation is complete, simply start Firefox by going to Kickoff Application LauncherApplicationsInternetWeb Browser.