Java (Sun JRE 1.6) plugin for Opera 9.5 on Fedora 8

Here's the simplest, quickest and easiest way to get your Java plugin working in Opera 9.5:

1. Assuming you have successfully installed JDK/JRE on your computer, lets say at /usr/java/jdk1.6.0_03
2. Assuming you have successfully installed Opera 9.5 on your computer, lets say at /opt/opera
3. In Opera > Tools > Preferences > Advanced > Content > Enable Java
4. In Opera > Tools > Preferences > Advanced > Content > Java Options > Java Path, type /usr/java/jdk1.6.0_03 and click on Validate Path
5. Opera will automatically give a 'better' suggestion, for the Java path. Accept the suggestion, and click OK all the way back to the main screen
6. Restart Opera
7. Test installation by opening this site: http://www.bseindia.com/ If you see any tickers or 'Loading applet' boxes, your installation in successful

Another reason why a particular site may be unable to load the Java plugin on your computer, is, if Java plugins have been blocked for the site. To remedy this, while on the page itself, right-click > Edit site preferences > Enable Java

Things couldn't possibly be easier than this !!