how do i install java and internet issue

[Paul O'Malley]

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mike williams wrote:
> i have the linux rpm(self-extracting) file of java,how do i actually
install it?
>
> also,i can get a working internet connection with my modem,but how do i
get it to work with the gateway?
>
Hi there,

You don't use the RPM, that is a different type of package manager.
You install multiverse:
https://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/extra-repositories.html
Then install java.
https://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/synaptic.html
For your modem there is this:
https://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/desktopguide/C/hardware.html#modems

Regards,

Paul O'Malley
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