Where Is Java Installed in Unix?
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Where is java installed on Unix?

Alternatively, you can use the whereis command and follow the symbolic links to find the Java path. The output tells you that Java is located in /usr/bin/java. Inspecting the directory shows that /usr/bin/java is only a symbolic link for /etc/alternatives/java.

Where is java located on Linux?

The Java files are installed in a directory called jre1. 8.0_73 in the current directory. In this example, it is installed in the /usr/java/jre1.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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