limewire - linux

[jasonz]

lets see if i can get some hep without this thread getting closed.

I have installed limewire numerous times on my linux system, but i cant open it. It makes files and a shortcut in internet, but when i click on it, it doesnt do anything. It worked when i had 6.06, but i upgraded to 6.10 and now nothing.

 

[lee101]

What linux distro is it, it sounds like you are talking about Ubuntu.
If so, you may be able to do it via apt-get or through synaptic. I'll turn on my ubuntu box and have a look for you now

Edit: Here's what I have done to install it on ubuntu 6.0.6
Open terminal
Go into root user (su > enter > password)
type: apt-get install alien
Type Y for yes at any prompts
download the limewire RPM for linux
through terminal browse to the directory you saved it in
in terminal type: alien LimeWireLinux.rpm
(where LimeWireLinux.rpm is the file you downloaded)
This will then create a .deb package, for debian systems in the same directory
Open the file browser, and double click on the new .deb file to install
You will need to grant admin rights, and it will install it for you, you can then access it through Applications > Internet > Limewire

Edit: Sorry, I've just realised i've totally not answered your question. Maybe the java runtime environment needs installing, since that is what Java is based on

Edit: Again
Try downloading the Java runtime environment
http://java.com/en/download/linux_manual.jsp