Installing Java JRE in IE6 under WINE or CrossOver Office/Mac

Date: 2009.08.07 | Category: Linux, Tech Stuff | Tags:

If you’re a client in one of those banks that don’t seem to know how to write a proper Java home banking application, forcing you to use that horrific Internet Explorer 6.

It’s pretty easy, actually, and should work for Macs as well as regular PCs:

1. Install Windows Installer 2.0 for Win9x Systems (in WINE/CX).
2. Fire up IE6 in WINE and go to http://java.com/en/download/windows98me_manual.jsp?locale=en&host=java.com:80&bhcp=1.
3. Click on the “Windows 98 and Windows ME Online” installation link.
4. Follow instructions.
5. Find another bank