Question: Where Should I Put Jar Files in Linux?

IF you are using the packing system, then a good choice is indeed /usr/share/java/ or /usr/lib (if your app is called from /usr/bin or /usr/sbin). Another good choice would be inside /usr/local, only if this app of yours is host specific.

Where do I put .jar files?

The best way is to add the jar to your project is as follows:

1. Create a folder called lib in your project folder.
2. copy all the jar files you need to this folder .
3. Refresh your project in eclipse.
4. Select all the jar files, then right click on one of them and select Build Path -> Add to Build Path.

How do I run a .jar file in Linux?

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1. Open a command prompt with CTRL + ALT + T.
2. Go to your “.jar” file directory. If your Ubuntu version / flavour supports it, you should be able to right click on your “.jar” file’s directory and click “Open in Terminal”
3. Type the following command: java -jar jarfilename.jar.

6 февр. 2012 г.