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Trying to update to the current version of Java JDK

Asked by Alex Webster

I need help trying to find where the java file is installed on my computer so I can update it to the current version. Also the steps on how to update it.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Do you want the latest Oracle Java?

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Alex Webster (alexwebster93) said : 		#2

Yes I am updating to the JDK 7u9

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer

Will install 7u9 for you

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Alex Webster (alexwebster93) said : 		#4

Ok I did that but where is the location suppose to be of the java files

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

the ppa handles all that for you

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Alex Webster (alexwebster93) said : 		#6

I know but I was just curious about where the files were located. I already did and that worked but I was just looking into it more.

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