[Solved]Do I really need the latest Java plugin?

[Miekuxi]

As I have noticed long ago, the Java plugin on the repo is always slightly out-of-date.
I'm not too sure if this is a serious issue, though.
The most "dated" repo I ever experienced must be that of Zenwalk Linux, even though I "fired" it a while ago.

[sagirfahmid3]

Its a serious security issue IF you actually USE online Java applets. For example, some games use Java *cough* Runescape *cough*
There may also be other applets online that can autorun. It is best to keep your Java updated.

You could use this script unless you want to manually follow the instructions on the previous page here

[Miekuxi]

Ok, the script doesn't quite work, but I get the latest plug-in for Firefox anyway.
Why they haven't developed the latest Iced-Tea plugin is quite a puzzle.

[sagirfahmid3]

Lol? The script does work, I checked it out on 3 of my personal computers.
You need the bin file in your home folder. You need to run the script from terminal---> sudo sh {name of script}.sh

[marsal71]

Try use this steps (for update to 6.31 java files and plugin)

put the line
deb http://www.duinsoft.nl/pkg debs all
in the file /etc/apt/sources.list, either using Software Sources from your System Menu or by editing the file in an editor (as root)
or:
put this line in a file named (e.g.) duinsoft.list in the directory /etc/apt/sources.list.d
import the gpg key with the command (all on one line)
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 5CB26B26
enter the commands (two lines)
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install update-sun-jre
or use Synaptic to install the package
installation of the Runtime Environment will follow automatically

Font: http://www.duinsoft.nl/packages.php?t=en

[sagirfahmid3]

Oh sure, just use the bloody PPA when you cant follow the simple steps. Follow the PPA made by someone you cannot trust, then get your computer messed up when they either packed a "surprise" virus along with the package, or a malicious command as simple as "rm -rf /" with it. Woops! There goes all your valuable data down the drain!

Think about it--to install any .deb file you need superuser status, and there isn't anything preventing a malicious individual to edit a few files and add "rm -rf /" at the end of it and make you install that package. When you actually install Java from the official site, the chances of getting your pc infected or broke is pretty slim.

I've made the script much better, yesterday actually, I posted up the new and improved one. The good thing about using BASH scripts is that you can actually tell what is going on in the background; if you have a minimal understanding of BASH, you will get what that script is doing.

[oboedad55]

Try use this steps (for update to 6.31 java files and plugin)

put the line
deb http://www.duinsoft.nl/pkg debs all
in the file /etc/apt/sources.list, either using Software Sources from your System Menu or by editing the file in an editor (as root)
or:
put this line in a file named (e.g.) duinsoft.list in the directory /etc/apt/sources.list.d
import the gpg key with the command (all on one line)
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 5CB26B26
enter the commands (two lines)
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install update-sun-jre
or use Synaptic to install the package
installation of the Runtime Environment will follow automatically

Font: http://www.duinsoft.nl/packages.php?t=en

Many thanks for this. It works great!