My solution for a laggy client

[MKindy]

Hey everyone, thought I'd share. Won't do anything for block lag, but I was tired of getting glitched graphics (falling sand, gravel, hovering spasmodically in the air; black screens; low fps with lots of sprites, etc.) and so I did some research and found that for me, installing the beta version of the next Java RE (7b134) improved things dramatically. To wit, while before I couldn't run a texture pack higher than 32x32 on SMP without getting really low fps, I am now running "LB Photo Realism," (http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic ... 1&t=136785), a 256x256 texture pack with zero slowdown. I mined IC for a couple hours tonight without getting a single black screen.

It might be worth it if you too are having these annoyances to go ahead and try it out. The download links for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows, Linux, and Solaris (Minecraft on a Solaris machine...) are at the following URL -- sorry, no beta for the Mac yet. If you are running a 64-bit OS, be sure to download and install BOTH the 32-bit and 64-bit binaries; 32-bit OSes, just the 32-bit one.

http://dlc.sun.com.edgesuite.net/jdk7/b ... index.html

If for some reason it doesn't work/makes things worse, just uninstall it and go to java.com to get the stable 6u24 release.

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[vallorn]

that UFO certainly looks pretty... not sure about the house though

[Zinrius]

I'm glad you share this with our community to better improve our expirience. I would LOVE to install this but I'm 101% derp when it comes to installing things without knowing what the blazes it is.

From my understanding, it's a Beta Java with potential and there's a few downloads to "pick from"

Now, that being said, how do I know what sort-of-download my Dell/Windows7 Laptop should I download ? I don't know what this about "32bit" or "64bit" download is.

Could you tell me how I find out which one I could download ?

Aaaaappreciated.

[MKindy]

Now, that being said, how do I know what sort-of-download my Dell/Windows7 Laptop should I download ? I don't know what this about "32bit" or "64bit" download is.

Could you tell me how I find out which one I could download ?

Aaaaappreciated.

Sure! This works with both Windows 7/Vista, and the XP steps are very similar.

Open an Explorer window (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Windows Explorer). In the window pane on the left, there will be a list of directories. Find the one labeled "Computer" with the icon of a monitor, right click on it, and select "Properties." From there, you can see if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system:

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Once you know which one you have, you can download and install the correct JRE file.

If your machine is 64-bit like mine, you will install *BOTH* the 64-bit and 32-bit executable. If it says "32-bit," you will install the 32-bit EXE only. For 64-bit systems, Sun Microsystems doesn't say there's an order to installation, but I recommend installing 32-bit first followed by 64-bit.

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Just click the blue link labeled "EXE" next to the "Windows" or "Windows x64" (and under the heading "JRE") title to download the installer(s).

Installation is straightforward -- just run the program(s) you downloaded, and Java takes care of the rest, updating files as necessary.

Let me know if you need anything cleared up.

[Zinrius]

Wow fantastic! You have no idea how flattered I am you took your time to explain this to me and post pictures!!!! Thanks!

Suppose I get home and find out mine's 64 bit.

I have to download both 32 and 64 bit.

Is there a specific order in which I must install these ? or just whatever ?

[MKindy]

Is there a specific order in which I must install these ? or just whatever ?

Ah, forgot to mention that in my post. Will fix. Sun doesn't say either way, but I recommend 32-bit first followed by 64-bit.

And you're welcome. ^_^