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Install Oracle Java 8 / 9 in Ubuntu 16.04, Linux Mint 18
- Add the PPA. Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the command:
- Update and install the installer script: Run commands to update system package index and install Java installer script:
- Check the Java version. To check the Java version after installing the package, run command:
- Set Java environment variables.
How do I install Java on Ubuntu?
This is the OpenJDK package which is an open source implementation of Java.
- Step 1: Update Ubuntu. The first thing you should always do is update your system.
- Step 2: Install the default JDK. Run the following command: apt-get install default-jdk.
How do I update my Java?
Update Java in the Java Control Panel
- Launch the Java Control Panel by clicking the Java icon under System Preferences.
- Go to the Update tab in Java Control Panel and click on Update Now button that brings up Installer window.
- Click on Install Update.
- Click on Install and Relaunch.
