Set OpenJDK as default application

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I'm trying to create a launcher for Minecraft, but in order to make a proper working launcher I need to have OpenJDK Java 7 set as the default application for opening the .jar file. Here's the problem: when I look at the Open With tab of its Properties window, there's no way to select OpenJDK. What do?

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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I think this might be a better explanation, if you haven't already found it yourself.

Open a terminal window and type:

cd /usr/share/applications

Now follow the Step #4 of this answer onward!

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

Community

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answered Oct 05 '13 at 02:55

GorillaDaHun

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 08 '13 at 10:10

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All the file associations are stored in the file :

/usr/share/applications/defaults.list

create a java.desktop for java in /usr/share/applications/

see here for instructions : link

change the line at the beginning of the file

application/x-jar=java.desktop

answered Mar 08 '13 at 10:10

Anam Ahmed

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I don't think I fully understand. So I should enter into gedit: application/x-jar=java.desktop Type=Application Name=Java and what exactly should be in the Exec field? – Xenoverse Mar 08 '13 at 10:28
exec=/usr/bin/java – Anam Ahmed Mar 08 '13 at 16:52
Ok I did that and saved it as /usr/share/applications/java.desktop, now what? It doesn't appear to have done anything. – Xenoverse Mar 08 '13 at 19:14

Set OpenJDK as default application

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