How to Turn on JavaScript in Ubuntu 8.10

Not quite coffee; Java is a scripting language that allows for dynamic web content.

JavaScript is an object-oriented scripting language that allows interaction between page content, the browser, and the input or actions of the reader. JavaScript is used to program Internet games, polls, and other interactive web content. Unlike Java, JavaScript is text-based, and must be run through a browser, embedded within HTML copy. By default, Mozilla Firefox (the pre-packaged Internet browser for Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 8.10) does not come with JavaScript support. Therefore, you must install Java on your own.

Instructions

1. Navigate to the "Applications" menu and select "Accessories" > "Terminal." This will open a command-line interface.

2. Enter the command "sudo aptitude install sun-java6-jre sun-java6-plugin." Enter your administrator password if prompted. Wait for the installation to finish.

3. Press "Tab," then "Enter" when the license window appears.

4. If the dialog asks any questions, use the arrow keys on your keypad to select "Yes" and hit the "Enter" key.

5. Restart your browser. Your browser should now be JavaScript enabled.

References

• Kioskea: Installing Java Under Ubuntu
• HTML Goodies: Java vs. Javascript
• Ubuntu: Running Java Under Ubuntu

Resources

• DevX: What is JavaScript
• Ubuntu: Homepage