Ubuntu – Java JRE will not install due to “tar: Error is not recoverable” error

javajre

I have been trying to get Java for the past day now. I followed several tutorials but I keep getting the same error. After I put in tar -xvf jre-7u4-linux-i586.tar.gz it says Cannot open: No such file or directory tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now

I have a 64 bit system so I doubt that's the problem. The JDK installed perfectly, but I'm lost as to why the JRE wont work…

Best Answer

If OpenJDK isn't preferred, you can install the Oracle version from a ppa (which is a lot easier than manual installation, and you should also receive updates automatically). Adding via ppa also ensures that you are using the correct architecture (32 vs 64 bit).

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

Source: http://www.webupd8.org/2012/01/install-oracle-java-jdk-7-in-ubuntu-via.html

Are PPAs safe to add to my system and what are some "red flags" to watch out for?

Related Solutions

Ubuntu – Installation of SAP GUI 740 on Ubuntu 14.04

On Linux Mint 18 of the Ubuntu family with openjdk version "1.8.0_91" installed, I installed SAP GUI for Java 7.40 rev 7. I ran into the same error when I tried to start the SAP gui. I simply looked for javafx in the software center and installed Javafx/openjfx 8 - rich client application platform for java. Now it runs like a charm.

Ubuntu – Update install JAVA SE developement kit 8(JDK)8 ubuntu 32 bit

I'll try to answer all your questions, but please break them into separate Q&As in the future. It makes it easier for one person to answer.

You seem to have a bit of a misunderstanding in regards to 32-bit. x86 is actually 32-bit. x86 is named after a line of old Intel CPUs (I think), but they didn't really have anything to name 64-bit after, so it became x64.
- Get the x86 version
You'll have to adapt the file names a bit, since Java versions have changed, but this Ask Ubuntu Q&A has very extensive installation instructions: How can I install Sun/Oracle's proprietary Java JDK 6/7/8 or JRE?.
As for default Java version, you need to have the one you want as default installed, and then you need to select it as the default. How to set default Java version?.
- The command you want, since it looks like you're dealing with javac, is:
```
sudo update-alternatives --config javac
```
- Replacing javac with java will allow you to change defaults there too.

Honestly, I'm having a hard time understanding your question fully, and I see you don't speak English natively. Hopefully, what I have below will make the whole thing easier.

There's an alternative to Oracle's JDK, called OpenJDK. It's a very simple installation, and I believe it sets itself as the default Java version. To install:

sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk

Best Answer

Related Solutions

Ubuntu – Installation of SAP GUI 740 on Ubuntu 14.04

Ubuntu – Update install JAVA SE developement kit 8(JDK)8 ubuntu 32 bit

Related Question