How Do I Check If Java Is Installed on Ubuntu?
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How do I know if Java is installed or not?

Select Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs, Here you can see the list of installed software on your computer. The list is displayed in alphabetical order. Check if Java name is listed in the installed software list.

How do I check if Java is installed in Terminal?

Answer

  1. Open the command prompt. Follow the menu path Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
  2. Type: java -version and press Enter on your keyboard. Result: A message similar to the following indicates that Java is installed and you are ready to use MITSIS via the Java Runtime Environment.
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