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Quick Answer: How Do I Get Java 8 on Linux?

Sarah Jenkins • • 4 min read
Quick Answer: How Do I Get Java 8 on Linux?
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How do I download Java 8 on Linux?

Installing Open JDK 8 on Debian or Ubuntu Systems

  1. Check which version of the JDK your system is using: java -version. …
  2. Update the repositories: sudo apt-get update.
  3. Install OpenJDK: sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk. …
  4. Verify the version of the JDK: …
  5. If the correct version of Java is not being used, use the alternatives command to switch it: …
  6. Verify the version of the JDK:

How do I make Java 8 default in Linux?

To set the Java version interactively:

  1. Log in as root or use sudo .
  2. View the Java alternatives. sudo update-alternatives –config java. …
  3. Select a Java version, at the prompt, type a number. Press enter to keep the default[*], or type selection number: …
  4. Verify the switch, check the Java version. java -version.
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