Upgrading JRE 1.5 to 1.6

**Jaganmohini** · 31-07-2010

Hello,
I try to upgrade the JRE 1.5 to 1.6 (it's about time!)

Code:

# Java-version
java version "1.5.0"
gij (GNU libgcj) version 4.3.1

I have nothing in synaptic corresponding to the appropriate packages. What is the correct command to upgrade the java jre so that I can use it without errors? Thank you for your help.

**NetworkeR** · 31-07-2010

The packages will be removed are no longer useful on your system, they are uninstalled automatically. If you want to keep some, you must mark them manually in the interface of ability. I think you have to try something else that is some other option. If you need the updated version of jre then you can download it from their official site.

**Amy Adams** · 31-07-2010

Even I did had the same problem. I was a bit worried with the removal of these packages, but hey, it went smoothly.

Code:

update-alternatives - config java

Allowed to choose the java version and then

Code:

java-version
java version "1.6.0_07"
Java (TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_07-b06)
Java HotSpot (TM) Server VM (build 10.0-b23, mixed mode)

So, I recommend you to follow the same steps as i did and you will be updated with the latest version of JRE.

**garfield1** · 31-07-2010

I had the same problem, but this is because of the following command.

Code:

The program 'update-java-alternatives' is not currently installed.

So, you can install it by typing:

Code:

sudo apt-get install java-common
bash: update-java-alternatives: command not found

Then I did a

Code:

sudo apt-get install java-common

and it works. This will install all the components of the java that includes jre also.

**Isabella** · 31-07-2010

Since upgrading to Hardy I can no longer connect to Open Office on my MySQL database. The database is running and is accessible via mysqladmin. In an attempt to connect using ODBC crashes OO from the DB access. When trying to connect using JDBC is to produce the message "Java is broken", the selection of a different Java runtime environment on the extras leads to the same fault pattern. In 7:10 the connection worked fine on JRE. Any help will be great. Thank you.

**Messenger** · 31-07-2010

Hello,
You're not alone. I had a similar problem I had the letter wizard, which also requires the JRE package not in use. Although I had installed the JRE package, but I had forgotten (even install) the OpenOffice.org-java-common package. Have you installed the package? Any help will be great.

**Isabella** · 10-08-2010

So I wanted to install java and I made in strict accordance with the procedures of the site and document ubuntu. But when I type java-version in the terminal's says:

java version "1.4.2-02"
Java (TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build Blackdown-1.4.2-02)
Java HotSpot (TM) Client VM (build Blackdown-1.4.2-02, mixed mode)

I do not know what to do and I will be grateful for help. Y is there any other method to install jre1.6 without going through complicated steps such installer package ...?