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Hi Stu- We used to have separate installers for the different versions of Java 3D. Now, the old 32-bit Java 3D is available as an option in the 32-bit Linux installer. There is no 64-bit version and even the 32-bit version may have library problems on newer systems. To install the old version of Java 3D, run the Linux 32-bit installer and when it asks about Java 3D, select the compatibility mode. Don > # Subject: [IDV #FRK-322354]: crash on start up > # From: "Unidata IDV Support" > # Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:01:32 -0600 > > Unidata IDV Support wrote: > > It looks like the graphics card you have doesn't support the > latest OpenGL required by Java 3D. Try using the other > Linux installer, not the one with Java 3D 1.5.1. That one > has an older version of Java 3D. > > ------------------ > > Which is the "other Linux" installer? > > The only Linux installers in > http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/downloads/idv/current/index.jsp > are for 32 and 64 bit machines. > > Do you mean the "IDV 2.7u2 Java Installer Generic installer for IDV for > systems with their own Java and Java 3D. " > > Stuart > > Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: FRK-322354 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Open