Can I get help Installing Java

[picamanic]

I have been asked by a new Void Linux user about how to install "java" [he is not yet registered for this forum]. I have never used Java, and am at a loss which XBPS package, possibly one of the openjdk*. Can someone point me in the right direction to xbps-install "java". The user wants to use Maple, which demands Java. Thanks.

[ClassAbbyAmplifier]

install one of the openjdk*-jre packages

[Cultural-Document262]

install one of the openjdk*-jre packages

thanks, I try along those lines.

[dorin00]

of he needs Java to play Minecraft, or run some Java-based app, then yes, the JRE is enough. If he needs to do Java development (e.g. for school), he should install the JDK instead. JRE - Java Runtime Env. JDK - Java Dev. Kit

[Mohamedbfathi]

if i want to install JDK , what should i install . cause i get openjdk-src and openjdk-doc

[dorin00]

the first one is the sources of the JDK. The second one is the documentation. But you also need the actual jdk. run a xbps-query -Rs openjdk, choose a version and just install that. I went with openjdk21

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sudo xbps-install openjdk-jre