Java™ runtime plug-in version 1.4 for HP-UX Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Are Asian TrueType fonts supported?
A: Yes. This release enables the localization of Java™ Plug-in dialogs such as ControlPanel and an applet trust decider.

The following patches must be installed to enable this feature.

To download patches, go to the Patch Database at the IT Resource Center website for either the Americas and Asia Pacific or Europe. Select the link "Individual Patches" under Maintenance/Support. Scroll down to "retrieve a specific patch by entering the patch name" and enter the patch number in the input field. (This process will redirect you to a new patch if a patch has been superseded.) Read the information about the patch to ascertain any dependencies.

Japanese: PHSS_26972 (for 11.00) or PHSS_26971 (for 11i)
Korean: PHSS_26974 (for 11.00) or PHSS_26973 (for 11i)
Simple-Chinese: PHSS_26976 (for 11.00) or PHSS_24975 (for 11i)
Common patch: PHSS_25091 (for 11.00) or PHSS_25092 (for 11i)

Q: Does the Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX, Java™ Edition, version 1.4.2.x support Java™ 1.1, Java™ 1.2, Java™ 1.3.1, and Java™ 1.4?
A: You can run applets written for Java™ 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.1, and 1.4 with the Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX, Java™ Edition, version 1.4.2.x.

Note: If you have been using Java™ 1.1 with a Swing version prior to 1.1.1, the applet will not work with Java™ 1.4.2.x. You need to migrate your applet to the new javax.swing package name.

Q: Which JVM is used by the Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX?
A: The Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX version 1.4.2.x supports the HotSpot Virtual Machines (Server).
Q: How do I find out which SDK is used by the Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX?
A: In the browser, you can either select the "About Plug-ins" menu for the full name of the Plug-in (including the version of the SDK), type "about:plugins" in the URL Locator box, or bring up the Java™ console window that lists the Java™ version.
Q: Can I have several Runtime Plug-ins for HP-UX installed?
A: No. Each Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX supercedes the previous one.
Q: Does the Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX, Java™ edition, support multiple SDKs?
A: No. The Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX, Java™ edition, supports only the RTE it is packaged with. For example, the Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX 1.4.2.02 supports only SDK 1.4.2.02.
Q: What happens if an HTML page contains an applet that requires Java™ 2 and I don't have a Runtime Plug-in for HP-UX, Java™ edition, installed?.
A: If the HTML page was modified with the htmlConverter, Netscape Communicator or Mozilla will load the HP download page from which you can download the appropriate RTE and JPI depots. You will need to use swintall to install both depots.
Q: How do I set up HP 3D Technology for the Java™ platform to work with the Runtime Plug-in for
HP-UX, Java™ edition?
A: With Plugin 1.4.2.05 or later, simply install the HP 3D technology in the default location, that is, /opt/java<version>/... If the 3D technology software is installed, the Plug-in 1.4.2.05 will find the files.

For earlier versions of the Plugin, for Netscape 4.x you need to make the Java™ 3D libraries available to Netscape. To do this, set symbolic links or move your Java™ 3D libraries under your Netscape home directory.

To set symbolic links, do the following:

ln -s /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/ext/j3dcore.jar \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/j3dcore.jar

ln -s /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/ext/j3dutils.jar \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/j3dutils.jar

ln -s /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/ext/vecmath.jar \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/vecmath.jar

ln -s /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/PA_RISC/libJ3D.sl \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/PA_RISC/libJ3D.sl

ln -s /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/PA_RISC2.0/libJ3D.sl \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/PA_RISC2.0/libJ3D.sl

To move your Java™ 3D libraries under your Netscape home directory, do the following:

cp /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/ext/j3d*.jar \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/

cp /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/ext/vecmath.jar \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/

cp /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/PA_RISC/libJ3D.sl \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/PA_RISC/

cp /opt/java1.4/jre/lib/PA_RISC2.0/libJ3D.sl \
$HOME/.netscape/jre/lib/PA_RISC2.0/