Installed Java 6 in Downlods folder what should i do now?

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How can I install Sun/Oracle's proprietary Java 6/7 JRE or JDK?

I am new to Linux and i used instruction specified in Oracle's documentation on how to install Java on Linux. Now when i checked with Java -version i got invalid command message.

After searching in different directories i found java directories in Downloads folder. Please suggest what should i do a new install or any other option?

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 12 '12 at 11:37

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Go to software center and search java 7 for the latest version and click install it will install properly.

Sticking to software center or using apt in terminal is the best way to install.

answered Aug 12 '12 at 11:37

Mark Kirby

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But i can only see Open JDK 7, what if i want to use Oracle JDK? – Dan Aug 12 '12 at 11:50
Im no expert in java but a quick Google gives me the impression they are the same thing ? Dont know this as a fact but try it. – Mark Kirby Aug 12 '12 at 11:53
yep Open JDK 7 seems to be perfectly fine, i will be using it as of now. Once i get better with ubuntu i will try Oracle one. Thanks – Dan Aug 12 '12 at 11:57
Glad to help :) – Mark Kirby Aug 12 '12 at 11:59

Installed Java 6 in Downlods folder what should i do now?

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