One of the most glaring omissions from a base install, is Java. In the defence of Linux, it’s a very basic installation as most Linux users have their own preference as to what version of most ...

The default-java folder is a symbolic link to the actual location of the JDK install on Ubuntu. When you reference the JDK install location in applications or in environment variables such as ...

Which version of Java should you use in Linux? Learn how to easily switch between different versions with a tutorial from Jack Wallen.

If you're using Linux, installing apps works a bit differently: Here's how to get software packages installed on Linux, and the key terms you need to know.

I'm the sort of person who doesn't like to install Java. I actually don't like to install Flash either, but it's still tough to survive browsing the Internet without Flash installed. There is one ...

Linux has many ways to install applications, including Personal Package Archives in Debian and Ubuntu-based distributions. Here's how they work.