Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
Take a look at this: http://www.gibix.net/projects/nspluginwrapper/
I am using it successfully in most cases with 64bit firefox.
Partha Bagchi wrote:
Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
Take a look at this: http://www.gibix.net/projects/nspluginwrapper/
I am using it successfully in most cases with 64bit firefox.
nice project but not free (else it would be good to have it in extras) you said you are using it in most cases... in which cases does it fail? (will test it now using mozilla which is still x86_64 here)
dragoran wrote:
Partha Bagchi wrote:
Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
Take a look at this: http://www.gibix.net/projects/nspluginwrapper/
I am using it successfully in most cases with 64bit firefox.
nice project but not free (else it would be good to have it in extras) you said you are using it in most cases... in which cases does it fail? (will test it now using mozilla which is still x86_64 here)
java does not work :(
dragoran wrote:
dragoran wrote:
Partha Bagchi wrote:
Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
Take a look at this: http://www.gibix.net/projects/nspluginwrapper/
I am using it successfully in most cases with 64bit firefox.
nice project but not free (else it would be good to have it in extras) you said you are using it in most cases... in which cases does it fail? (will test it now using mozilla which is still x86_64 here)
java does not work :(
I am using Blackdown java plugin for AMD64 for that :) ftp://ftp.tux.org/pub/java/JDK-1.4.2/amd64/fcs
On Sun, Feb 26, 2006 at 11:20:16AM +0100, dragoran wrote:
nice project but not free (else it would be good to have it in extras) you said you are using it in most cases... in which cases does it fail? (will test it now using mozilla which is still x86_64 here)
java does not work :(
Works fine with the 64bit Konqueror 8)
dragoran wrote:
Partha Bagchi wrote:
Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
Take a look at this: http://www.gibix.net/projects/nspluginwrapper/
I am using it successfully in most cases with 64bit firefox.
nice project but not free (else it would be good to have it in extras) you said you are using it in most cases... in which cases does it fail? (will test it now using mozilla which is still x86_64 here)
The author has promised to release the source code as you see on that page. :)
Take a look at www.zillow.com. It will sometime freeze and firefox will crash. Also, you may see the following in your log: npviewer.bin[3416]: segfault at 0000000000000000 rip 00000000f785f3cf rsp 00000000f706dba8 error 4
On Sat, 2006-02-25 at 19:52 -0500, Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
... and remove any incentive for macromedia to ever make a 64 bit plugin at the same time ;)
On Sat, 2006-02-25 at 19:52 -0500, Philippe Rigault wrote:
Due to the lack of a 64-bit flash plugin, the only way to browse flash-enabled sites currently is through the 32-bit version of firefox (unless there is a way to use the 32-bit plugin with firefox.x86_64, which I think is not possible).
Therefore, I consider the 32-bit version firefox a must have on the x86_64 iso files (there is no firefox i386.rpm in the DVD of FC5test3).
I am even recommending the 32-bit version to be the default on x86_64 until a proper alternative (free flash plugin or 64-bit version distributed by Macromedia) exists.
Regards.
I'd suggest you search the archive; there were numerous discussions about this subject. In general: A. Pushing the i386 will reduce any incentive Macromedia might have to actually get off their back side and port their flash player to 64bit. B. Not all people want/use flash. (I for one) C. Having the i386 firefox requires a long line of i386 dependences that people will rather no install. (AKA i386-free installation.) D. Nothing stops anyone from replacing the x86_64 rpms with i386 ones. E. There's a lot of working being done to improve the free flash plug-in. Hopefully it'll improve in the coming months.
Gilboa
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