These instructions configure Firefox to launch Web Start.
System Prerequisite: The Java Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) must be installed.
update: This lab assumes access to our NMS server via http://nextmidas.com, which is not currently available.javaws
application (located in the $JAVAHOME/bin/javaws
directory),
and click "Open."
If it's necessary to modify how Firefox launches WebStart applications, go to Edit/Preferences and
click Applications. Under Content Type, highlight Java Network Launch Protocol (JNLP) and select desired javaws
.
Note: Especially if selecting an older JDK's javaws
, make sure only the desired JDK is enabled in the Java Control Panel.