Install Java on Debian

Step 1: Get the Latest Sun JVM for Debian Linux Platform. Click here 

Step 2: Installing Java on Debian is an easy task, there is a package that can do all the hard task for you. The package is “java-package” which can be installed with:

“apt-get -u install java-package”

Ensure the repository is up to date before installing this package, as you might encounter some problems.

Step 3: Here you create the “.deb” package from the file. You have to be a non-root user to perform this step. Create a temporary directory and copy the java file “.bin” into it. Enter the following command:

“Newroot make-jpkg jdk-1_5_0-linux-i586.bin”

You can Change the name of the Java “.bin” if you have to.

Now you can install the package as a root, if successful it should show:

The Debian package has been created in the current directory. Youcan install the package as root (e.g. dpkg -i sun-j2sdk1.5_1.5.0+update00_i386.deb).

Step 4: You have to be root to issues the command here, so if you’re not root, switch over to root. 

“dpkg -i sun-j2sdk1.5_1.5.0+update00_i386.deb”

If this is not the name of your package you can specify another one, you should get the name from the previous success message.

Testing: The Testing is easy. Just run the following command:

“java -version”

It would be okay to run the command as root and normal user to ensure everything is working fine. You should the following output:

java version "1.5.0"

Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0-b64)

Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0-b64, mixed mode, sharing)

Install Java Virtual Machine

You can install the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in 5 easy steps:

1.    Go to the Java Website to download either the JRE or JDK:
       Click here for JRE
       Click here for JDK


2.    After determining which one of them you want to download, follow the steps on the webpage, and click the download button.


3.    After downloading the JVM, click to launch the application, install it by following the easy steps by clicking next.


4.    It is recommended to close all other running applications and browsers before installing so as to allow the JVM integrate properly with the browsers.


5.    After finishing the installation you might be required to register on the Java site.


That's it, now you have the JVM installed on your System, to test it you can open your browser and type "about:plugins" to see if the Java Console is enabled on the browser.


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Install Java on Ubuntu:

Installing Java on Ubuntu does not require any expertise  
as such, it is easy.

By default the Ubuntu Operating System has
some Java packages that comes with it:

sun-java6-jdk - Contains the JDK

sun-java6-jre - Contains the JRE

sun-java6-plugin - Contains the plug-in for Mozilla-based
browsers

sun-java6-demo - Contains demos and examples

Installing the (Java Runtime Environment) JRE or (Java Development
Kit) JDK :

But first you need to ensure that the multiverse repository is enabled:

How To Install Java Script

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions):

How do i Install Java Script?

You can learn how to install Java script in seconds, which will allow you to use the most up-to-date applications on the Web.

Can you reinstall JavaScript if you think you accidentally deleted it?

JavaScript isn't really something you can delete. All major web browsers will have it included as part of the program. All other programs which use JS(JavaScript) should also have it included. If you think you have disabled it in your web browser, simply go to the tools menu, go to Option, there you should see the option to enable JavaScript.

Want to know how to install java script? Sun Microsystems releases frequent updates for Java, so even if you've already got it installed, you might want to update your version. If you've never installed it, here's how.

How To Install Java on Windows:

In 4 easy steps i describe how to install Java.

1. Download either the JRE or the JDK.

2. Install.

3. Configure

4. Test.

1. Download either the JRE or the JDK:

    You have to download the JRE/JDK from Sun microsystems website.

To download the JRE click here.

To download the JDK click here.