On Linux, users typically prefer installing software via package managers ( apt , dnf , etc.). Before jpackage , developers had to rely on complex third-party wrappers to get a Java app into a .deb or .rpm file. With Java 17, this is built-in.
If the terminal prints Command 'java' not found , proceed directly to your specific distribution guide below. Choose Your Runtime: JDK vs. JRE
On Linux, users typically prefer installing software via package managers ( apt , dnf , etc.). Before jpackage , developers had to rely on complex third-party wrappers to get a Java app into a .deb or .rpm file. With Java 17, this is built-in.
If the terminal prints Command 'java' not found , proceed directly to your specific distribution guide below. Choose Your Runtime: JDK vs. JRE install java 17 linux