How Do I Download Jre on Linux?
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How do I download JRE 8 on Linux?

Installing Oracle JRE or JDK 8 on Debian or Ubuntu Systems

  1. Check which version of the JDK your system is using: …
  2. If necessary, go to Oracle Java SE Downloads, accept the license agreement, and download the installer for your distribution. …
  3. Make a directory for the JDK: …
  4. Extract the tarball and install the JDK:

How do I download Java on Linux?

Java for Linux Platforms

  1. Change to the directory in which you want to install. Type: cd directory_path_name. …
  2. Move the . tar. gz archive binary to the current directory.
  3. Unpack the tarball and install Java. tar zxvf jre-8u73-linux-i586.tar.gz. The Java files are installed in a directory called jre1. …
  4. Delete the . tar.
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