How Do I Install Java on Linux Mint?
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Is Java pre installed on Linux Mint?

Steps to Install Java on Linux Mint

If you already have Java installed, you will see the version. Else, you’ll see an output that says “command not found”. After verifying that you do not have Java installed on your system, you can proceed with the steps below.

How do I install 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.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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