Using SUN Java in Ark Linux

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  1. Head to http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp?locale=en&host=www.java.com to download SUN Java Runtime Environment
  2. Scroll down to the Linux section and download the RPM.
  3. Go to KMenu > System > Command Line - Super User Mode
  4. Head to the directory where you save jre file: cd <directory>
  5. Make sure that the file is executable by typing: chmod a+x jjre-6u2-linux-i586-rpm.bin
  6. Execute the file by typing: ./jre-6u2-linux-i586-rpm.bin
  7. You will be asked to go through Terms of Use again and you must agree to it.
  8. Run Konqueror, select Settings > Configure Konqueror > Java & Javascript
  9. On the Path to Java Executables put in: /usr/java/jre1.6.0_02/bin/java

NOTE:
Adjust the version number accordingly
Must be made easier to install