LXer: Install Java from your Linux distribution's repositories
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There are a number of different ways to install Java on your Linux desktop. An obvious route is to use the packages provided in your Linux distribution. Note that this doesn't work for everyone; for example, some users may need a very specific version of Java.Before you can start, you must determine which Java" you need. Do you just need to run some .class files or a .jar file? Or are you writing some code that you need to compile?read more
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There are a number of different ways to install Java on your Linux desktop. An obvious route is to use the packages provided in your Linux distribution. Note that this doesn't work for everyone; for example, some users may need a very specific version of Java.Before you can start, you must determine which Java" you need. Do you just need to run some .class files or a .jar file? Or are you writing some code that you need to compile?read more
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