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Here's how to run runescape natively in linux:

Assuming you're using a fresh install of Ubuntu 12.04.
You should have fire fox already installed and the openjdk version of java.

Runescape executes in the java run time enviroment and openjdk works for most applications but does not currently work for runescape. If you try to load runescape you will get an error like this:

You will need to install a proprietary version of java such as oracle java 7. I followed the instructions from this website: http://thedaneshproject.com/posts/how-to-install-java-7-on-ubuntu-12-04-lts/

Download and run the bash file I posted in this thread to execute all the instructions to install oracle java 7 in one command.
For those new to linux, do the following:

1. Download the bash file (assuming default location)
2. Open the terminal by pressing alt+ctrl+t
3. type this in the terminal: cd ~/Downloads
4. type this: bash Oracle_Java7_Installer.txt
5. Enter your sudo password when prompted
6. When prompted with alternatives select oracle java 7

And you'll be off running runescape from your favorite operating system.

For some reason, runescape works with openjdk 7 for me natively on Ubuntu 12.04….

From: Yago
For some reason, runescape works with openjdk 7 for me natively on Ubuntu 12.04….

That's freaking sweet!!

From: kanah
That's freaking sweet!!

it works for you too?

I just run a file that I got from the wiki, and it opens up as a separate client. Way better than browser.

From: Yago
it works for you too?

Yeah I just changed my alternatives back to openjdk and it works!! Last time I tried openjdk (months ago) I couldn't get it to load. It's great to know that I can use the open source version of java now for all my RS-ing needs.

So the latest Java version causes issues in Linux (or is it just Ubuntu)? I never had issues running RS when I had Ubuntu dual booted on my pc, but that was almost 2 years ago.