Help! java and Blackboard collaborate software on Pandora...

[tiho76]

Hi Folks,

I really need some help with setting up Java to work with Blackboard collaborate educational software (BC). I need portability, and even tho BC has apps for andriod and IOS my educational institution version does not support these platforms yet...

https://www.blackboard.com/platforms/collaborate/overview.aspx

I have tried running BC thru the Firefox 23.0.1. I have also installed java.pnd from repo, and have downloaded latest java linux-arm release, 7u40. On the regular PC, when I initiate archived class session, browser downloads a file with an .JNPL extension, always called nativeplayback.jnpl. Java starts and session begins. When I try to do the same on Pandora, Firefox prompts for the default program to open jnpl extension. Unfortunately, only mouse pad is there. I have tried pointing jnpl file to javaws which apparently should be initiated  ( /usr/bin/java) without success.

It would be so good to use my Pandora to listen archived class sessions while I'm away from desktop...

Can anyone help? 

 

[Linux-SWAT]

Normally, you have to use something like:

/usr/lib/java/bin/javaws nativeplayback.jnpl

Maybe try Slackware if you have a spare SD card:

http://pandorawiki.org/Software_projects/OS/Slackware

OpenJDK is up and running by default.

 

[WizardStan]

Download the jnlp file to your SD card, open a terminal, type "cd /media/YOURSDCARDHERE" and then "javaws nativeplayback.jnlp".

I've used a few webstart applications on my Pandora so I know it works, but there may be something specific about the Blackboard software.

 

[jontheramer2]

Note that installing the Oracle JRE/JDK for ARM is usually a better idea for commercial software. It's much (much!) faster, has a smaller  memory footprint and is generally better in supporting everything you want to run.  I use it all the time on my Pandora and it's great!