TECHTIP:WebEx on rPath Linux

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This TECHTIP document explains how you can use rPath Linux and the Firefox web browser to access WebEx meetings with the WebEx Meeting Center Java plugin for Firefox. Use the process described in this guide to prepare your rPath Linux computer for use with WebEx.

NOTE: This procedure is not officially supported, and may be outdated. Use at your own risk.

The process involves installing a Java runtime environment and some additional libraries for compatibility. After installation, you can test WebEx by visiting their live demonstration site, or by using rPath's trial installation as detailed in the Resources section of this document.

Install Java Runtime Environment

Install the Sun Java runtime environment (JRE) to enable Firefox support for Java plugins. Use the conary command to install the sun-jre package:

• Close any running instance of Firefox
• Open a terminal instance (Applications menu > System Tools > Terminal)
• Issue the following commands:

[root@yourhost ~]# conary update sun-jre --resolve

Install Additional Libraries

You must also install some additional libraries using the conary command to enable full plugin functionality. To install the libraries, issue the following commands:

[root@yourhost ~]# conary update libstdc++=:1-compat[is:x86] --keep-existing
[root@yourhost ~]# conary update gtk=:gnome14[is:x86] --install-label conary.rpath.com@rpl:gnome14 --keep-existing --resolve 

When the libraries have been installed, you can start Firefox and use the instructions provided in the Resources section to test WebEx.

Resources

Use these resources to test your system's WebEx capabilities:

WebEx Live Demonstration

To test your installation with the WebEx Meeting Center plugin using the WebEx live demonstrations, follow these steps:

1. Open http://www.webex.com/ in Firefox
2. Click on the View Demo Now In Progress button
3. Complete the name and email details
4. Click Join Now
5. When prompted about the WebEx control, click Run
6. You should see the demo running after loading completes

rPath Trial WebEx Installation

For further testing and use of WebEx, visit the rPath WebEx trial installation:

1. Open http://rpath.webex.com/ in Firefox
2. If prompted about the WebEx control, click Run
3. Click the New User? link for more information on getting started with the rPath WebEx trial installation.