Is there a way to get an updated java package

jb234 · 2013-01-23 18:04:47

Hi,

I use Java as a plugin with Firefox to login to my bank with "Bank id". This "bank id" stuff is an awful system in Norway that force you to use Java applets. Or use your phone.

Now the bank says I need to update to a new version of Java and I can't log in.

The current version from Archlinux says 1.7.0_9

This document says the latest version is 1.7.0_11
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/ … 15228.html

Is there a way to update the arch version soon?

Awebb · 2013-01-23 18:22:17

It probably requires the oracle java package instead of the openjdk.

satanselbow · 2013-01-23 18:22:18

[strike]Download the linux version for your architecture from the oracle site and run the binary - the install instructions are pretty good.

Your java will not be maintained by pacman, so it is up to you to keep an eye out for update and suffer the consequences if you have trouble, when you install the "oracle version". You will have to uninstall your existing java version via pacman first [/strike]

Apologies - the AUR has been updated since I had a similar problem

Install the jre package from AUR.

Last edited by satanselbow (2013-01-23 18:28:16)

drcouzelis · 2013-01-23 18:23:53

satanselbow wrote:

Download the linux version for your architecture from the oracle site and run the binary

Or install the "jre" package from the AUR.

jb234 · 2013-01-23 19:11:56

Hi,

Thanks for you help.
I was able to install JRE from aur.
However I was not able to use it. I tried it on a simple applet and it seems to work there.
But the login window seems to have some weird repaint issue. It is just all white where the applet is suppose to be.
Tried to do: export _JAVA_OPTIONS="-Djava.awt.headless=true" before starting firefox.

What a disaster and waste of time...

drcouzelis · 2013-01-23 19:43:33

jb234 wrote:

What a disaster and waste of time...

That pretty much sums up my feelings on the Java programming language.

ackalker · 2013-01-23 22:35:26

This requirement of Bank id to use Java is like requiring people to leave their house keys in the outside lock when entering, and only take it out when leaving. Their house may be 'safe' the first few times they're away from home, until 'someone' comes along and copies then replaces the key while the occupants are at home in bed.

Java has been the #1 source of security breaches for years on end, as reported by top security professionals, yet some banks and/or govm'ts still require it?
Pity.

Last edited by ackalker (2013-01-23 22:49:02)

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Is there a way to get an updated java package

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