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How do I switch from java 11 to java 8 Ubuntu?

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  1. You have to install the openjdk-8-jre : sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre.
  2. Next switch to the jre-8 version: $ sudo update-alternatives –config java There are 2 choices for the alternative java (providing /usr/bin/java).

How do I change java version in Ubuntu?

To switch between installed java versions, use the update-java-alternatives command. … where /path/to/java/version is one of those listed by the previous command (e.g. /usr/lib/jvm/java-7-openjdk-amd64 ).

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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