Java Desktop System Release 3 Troubleshooting Guide

2.7 Mozilla

2.7.1 Keyboard Shortcuts Fail

Platform 

  • Solaris OS for SPARC systems

  • Solaris OS for x86 systems

Problem  

Change Request Number: 6192644 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Home does not work correctly when browsing www.yahoo.com and www.mozilla.org with Mozilla.

When caret browsing is on, this keyboard shortcut moves the caret to the beginning of the web page. 

Solution  

Press F7 to turn off caret browsing.

2.7.2 Mozilla Launches Incorrect Application

Platform 

  • Linux

Problem  

Change Request Number: 6262947 

Mozilla launches the incorrect application types after the application has initialized RealPlayer.

Solution  

Perform the following steps:

  1. Edit the following file $HOME/.mailcap.

  2. Replace the line:

    audio/basic;/usr/local/RealPlayer/realplay %s

    with

    audio/basic;/usr/bin/jmplay %s

  3. Replace the line:

    audio/x-aiff;/usr/local/RealPlayer/realplay %s

    with

    audio/x-aiff;/usr/bin/jmplay %s

See also 2.10.1 Problems Using RealPlayer Files.

2.7.3 Mozilla

Platform 

  • Linux

Problem  

Change Request Number: 6260762 

Mozilla cannot display certain types of PDF files via HTTP and crashes when you close the PDF tab.

Solution  

Save the PDF file to your local disk and open it with Acrobat Reader.