Re: javaws

[Ric Moore <wayward4now@gmail.com>]

On 04/17/2015 03:47 AM, Jerome BENOIT wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> On 17/04/15 09:43, Ric Moore wrote:
> > On 04/16/2015 11:44 PM, lina wrote:
> > > Just notice
> > >
> > > /etc/alternatives/javaws -> /usr/lib/jvm/java-6-sun/jre/bin/javaws
> > >
> > >
> > > change to 7 works.
> >
> >
> > If you're going to use Oracle Java, I would suggest this:
> >
> > http://www.webupd8.org/2012/06/how-to-install-oracle-java-7-in-debian.html
> >
> >   I've been using this for several years and it works flawlessly. The
> > major problem people have is setting the alternatives correctly. This
> > method does just that, in spades. There is a java version 8 as well,
> > but I am staying with version 7 a bit longer. You will enjoy this!
> > Plus, you get version updates automagically. It really doesn't get
> > any better. I just tried your link, and it fired up the first time.
>
> Note that the Debian package java-package allows to create your own Oracle
> Java debbals.

Will it set all the alternatives? That can be an major issue. Ric



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