[OSM-newbies] Josm in Ubuntu

[Chris Fleming]

Alilo wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have just switched from Windows to Ubuntu and I need a little help
> to get josm working correctly.
>
> What I have done so far:
> -Downloaded josm latest.
> -Downloaded java 6 "java -version returns:
> java version "1.6.0"
> Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0-b105)
> Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.6.0-b105, mixed mode, sharing)
>
> Result:
>
> "java -jar josm-latest.jar"  returns no error, a new windows is open
> but it is blank, if I click on the right spot I can click on "Open"
> button, and then I get the open file window. So it looks like Josm is
> working correctly but I can't see the buttons, menu ...
>
> What have I done wrong?
>
> BTW I am using Ubuntu Feisty, with arabic interface . I tied with US
> English interface same result.
>   
This is a problem for all java stuff when the fancy compwiz/beryl stuff 
is enabled.

In order to make it work, you need to add this line to /etc/profile or 
equivalent...

export AWT_TOOLKIT="MToolkit"


Restart X and josm should work for you.

Cheers
Chris