Java for Webex in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?

[JPR65]

If I didn't post this in the right sub-forum, my apologies.

My problem is simple: Earlier this week I found that I needed Java to participate in a webex lecture. I did some research, and installed OpenJDK and Iced Tea from the software center. To check that java actually ran, I tried a java-based webpage (runescape). Lo and behold it worked. Unfortunately, today, when I attended the lecture, webex would not recognize my headset, and would not let me call in via my computer. I also could not hear any audio. I know that the java I installed is opensource, and was wondering if you guys could guide me through uninstalling what I have, and installing the java from oracle. (at least I think this is the right way to go about it; I just want webex to work for me!). My computer is running Ubuntu 12.04. Thanks!

[JPR65]

Can nobody help me with this? This can't be that uncommon of a problem!

[Cheesemill]

To install Oracle Java:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer

No need to uninstall OpenJDK first.

All of this information can be found in the Ubuntu Wiki:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java

[JPR65]

Thanks so much! I followed your instructions and it appears that oracle java has successfully installed! I'll post again once I try out webex.

[JPR65]

Still can't get webex to work...but that's ok, I'm going to install a virtual windows machine inside of ubuntu, and I'll run webex in there.

[xjohnthomasx]

Did anyone ever get a solution, besides using Window$? Seriously, that's the best we could do?!

Bump!

[slickymaster]

Did anyone ever get a solution, besides using Window$? Seriously, that's the best we could do?!

Bump!

http://askubuntu.com/questions/21757...-04-lts-32-bit
Take a look. Who knows? When we make an effort, most of the times we manage to get things working.

[ewr2san]

In Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit, I installed the icetea-7-plugin and it seems to be working ok for me.

sudo apt-get install icedtea-7-plugin

Im using chromium Version 24.0.1312.56 and it also works on Firefox 19.0.

If I didn't post this in the right sub-forum, my apologies.

My problem is simple: Earlier this week I found that I needed Java to participate in a webex lecture. I did some research, and installed OpenJDK and Iced Tea from the software center. To check that java actually ran, I tried a java-based webpage (runescape). Lo and behold it worked. Unfortunately, today, when I attended the lecture, webex would not recognize my headset, and would not let me call in via my computer. I also could not hear any audio. I know that the java I installed is opensource, and was wondering if you guys could guide me through uninstalling what I have, and installing the java from oracle. (at least I think this is the right way to go about it; I just want webex to work for me!). My computer is running Ubuntu 12.04. Thanks!

[joaopinheiro]

To install Oracle Java:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer

No need to uninstall OpenJDK first.

All of this information can be found in the Ubuntu Wiki:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java

This worked for me. Thanks!