The League of Magnificent Scoundrels

SUMMARY:
OS: Windows Vista
APPLICATION: Java Runtime Environment Installer
ERROR: 1606 – Network resource %XXXX% cannot be located

SOLUTION:

• 1) Download the offline installer.
• 2)*important* Disconnect from the network.
• 3) Run JRE installer
• 4) Reboot
• 5) Reconnect to Network

LINKS:
http://java.com/en/download/help/download_error_codes.xml
http://java.com/en/download/

EXPLANATION:
I was working on a windows vista machine for a client this week and came across an odd problem with windows setup and the Java runtime installer (Version:1.17) not cooperating.

The trouble started when my client tried to set up Yahoo SiteBuilder on his Acer laptop. Following the instructions he downloaded the SiteBuider installer and ran it. A message box appeared telling him that he needed the Java Runtime Environment installed before the SiteBuilder installer could continue. He then went to http://java.com/en/download/ to get the JRE. After a short download process he ran the JRE installer and followed the prompts to accept the license then on to the… error message? After several attempts to install using both the online and the offline versions of the installer with no success. I was called in to solve the problem.

I arrived on the scene (he brought the laptop to me) and explained the problem. Sure enough, during my test, the same error popped up. I looked into the Java site for help and the only suggestion I could find was to use the offline Installer. I had already done that and the error continued to occur. This error states that the network address %APPS???% cannot be located (or something to that effect) so I surmised that the installer was still trying to access network resources. I then disconnected from the network and tried again. This time the install proceeded normally and the JRE was installed successfully. After a reboot we installed SiteBuilder.

http://java.com/en/download/help/download_error_codes.xml

Setting up an IRC server is pretty simple as long as you make sure to read the man pages and any other information given (especially the INSTALL file). Of course, that doesn’t really work all that well when you go about things the way I did initially.

I first started researching different IRC daemons to use in Ubuntu Server, and settled upon one. Finding that there was already a binary for it inside the Ubuntu repository, I decided to go that route. Quick and easy, yeah? IRC set up painlessly and after a quick configuring of the ircd.conf, I thought everything was dandy. I logged in and queried NickServ to register my nick, only to find there was no such nickname or channel. Looking this up, I realized I needed to set up some Services. I found the package I wanted to use and set about configuring it for use. I got it to set up and everything was a-okay, except for the fact that I could not get global operator working.

Now, the server is internal and does not need a global operator, so that wasn’t too big of a deal. Deciding to go with a passworded server instead of going through and configuring ChanServ to manage things, though, seemed to be a rather big deal. The binary I was using does not have ssl enabled, which means I have to compile everything from source.

This is the way I originally was going to do it until I let the temptation of using a binary overpower me. From this I have learned that if you are going to do something super specific with an application, do not install a binary. It is one of those common sense no-brainers which we are susceptible to once in a while, especially when we have become used to installing applications from binaries. All I can do is shake my head and laugh. After all, it is a learning experience isn’t it? It is just another one of those “trust your first instinct” things that I ignored.

So, if you are going to be installing applications to a workstation or server, make sure you that the binary will do everything you want it to, otherwise you are going to end up having to take several steps back, configure, and compile from source. What are your speed bumps?

My friends I have officially entered into the modern age of mobile Teliphones.

This Teliphone runs off an Automaton  (Andriod) system that has opened a new world for me. Already it has lead me to an app that locates zombies in my near by vicinity. At seeing how many zombies where in my area, quickly loaded an app for a shotgun and pistol. Just to be on the safe side I also retrieved an app for a light-saber. I have yet to find an app for a decent ray gun but one can alwasy hope yes?

For somthing a little Different.

The Falling Angel