I download Java but I dont know how it works

[acoustic yarrow]

I don’t know how to make the Java command work on my steam deck

[loud forum]

<@&987246399047479336> please have a look, thanks.

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I don’t know how to make the Java command work on my steam deck

Java is a popular programming language used for developing various applications, including games. To run Java programs on your Steam Deck, you first need to ensure that you have the Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your device.

Here are some steps to help you get started with running Java on your Steam Deck:

1. Download and install the JDK: Visit the official Oracle website or OpenJDK to download the latest version of the JDK compatible with your Steam Deck's operating system.

2. Set up the PATH variable: After installing the JDK, you need to set up the PATH environment variable to point to the Java executable. This allows you to run Java commands from any directory in your command prompt.

3. Write a Java program: Use a text editor or an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse to write your Java code. Make sure to save the file with a .java extension.

4. Compile and run your program: Open your command prompt and navigate to the directory where your Java file is saved. Use the javac command to compile your program (e.g., javac YourProgram.java) and then use java followed by the class name (e.g., java YourProgram) to run it.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully run Java programs on your Steam Deck and start learning more about programming in Java. Feel free to ask for further assistance or clarification if needed!

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[ivory oriole]

Why are you trying to install Java, and how did you install it?

[unkempt tendon]

steam deck is "just linux". so go desktop mode and install java the way ud do it on any linux system

[acoustic yarrow]

I need to install Java to open this randimizer but it said can’t detect Java

When I downloaded it

Idk what file to extract to make my steam deck detect it

[unkempt tendon]

its just linux

u need to add it so that ur command line finds it

[acoustic yarrow]

How

[unkempt tendon]

google "install java on linux"

thats what u need to follow

and then it works

as soon as whereis java and whereis javac work, it works

[acoustic yarrow]

I did. But don’t understand

[unkempt tendon]

then u need to share what u did or we cant help u find and correct mistakes

[acoustic yarrow]

@unkempt tendon

[unkempt tendon]

whereis java and whereis javac

[acoustic yarrow]

@unkempt tendon

[unkempt tendon]

ur not doing what im saying

open ur command line

execute whereis java

does it say it found it or does it say it did not find it

[acoustic yarrow]

@unkempt tendon

[unkempt tendon]

whereis javac (note the c at the end)

[acoustic yarrow]

@unkempt tendon

[unkempt tendon]

type javac -version just to be sure

[acoustic yarrow]

Couldn’t find it

[unkempt tendon]

so. back to u not having installed java properly yet

google "linux install java", follow it

if it doesnt work u need to share each step with us

[acoustic yarrow]

I don’t understand

I downloaded the 64 bit one

@unkempt tendon

[white vigil]

where did you install Java to initially?

[acoustic yarrow]

From that site

[white vigil]

where did it download to on your steam deck?

some kind of Downloads folder?

[acoustic yarrow]

Downloads

Yes I extracted it

[white vigil]

for Java to be recognized, it needs to be specified on the PATH

[acoustic yarrow]

Wdym

[white vigil]

the Java you downloaded has a bin folder, that's what contains the executable

you need to tell Linux to check that folder

[acoustic yarrow]

Yes

[white vigil]

you can do that by putting the bin folder on the PATH

look up "add to path linux"

[acoustic yarrow]

I opened the bin folder

But idk what to click

[white vigil]

you probably need to specify it on the path though

[acoustic yarrow]

I see this

When I click it

[white vigil]

so google "how to add to path on linux"

theres a command

see if adding it to path works

[acoustic yarrow]

It’s confusing

@white vigil it said I need a editor

[rotund schooner]

because it is linux nano is probably already installed

[acoustic yarrow]

Then y can’t I access Java

@rotund schooner

I looked it up and it still confusing

[white vigil]

you should be able to edit files in the terminal

https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19062-01/sun.mgmt.ctr36/819-5418/gaznb/index.html

old article, but should still work

[acoustic yarrow]

When I opened Java

[white vigil]

java is installed

you tried javac

you need a JDK to use javac

you dont need javac to run java programs

its used to develop java programs

[acoustic yarrow]

How do I get a JDK

[white vigil]

you shouldnt need it if you're just trying to play a game

show the error you are having troubles with

[acoustic yarrow]

@white vigil

[unkempt tendon]

can u share that sh file?

or open it in a text editor and share its contents

u can also use the command cat <name of the file>

[acoustic yarrow]

@unkempt tendon

All options

[unkempt tendon]

open it with kate and share its contents

[acoustic yarrow]

@unkempt tendon

[unkempt tendon]

no need to ping us constantly btw

[acoustic yarrow]

Ok

[unkempt tendon]

can u type java -version into ur bash please

this time without the c

[acoustic yarrow]

Where

On here

[unkempt tendon]

in ur bash like u did previously

[acoustic yarrow]

After the bash

Section

[unkempt tendon]

https://i.imgur.com/aJXcD2n.png

like u did here

but this time java -version

[unkempt tendon]

welp. see, u still didnt put it on PATH properly yet

and hence it wont work

ur linux has no idea what command "java" is

thats controlled by the PATH variable

the PATH variable tells linux where to look for commands

it must include ur jdk/bin folder

[acoustic yarrow]

How do I put the path

[unkempt tendon]

it should be described in any tutorial when u google "linux install java"

or when u google "linux add command to path"

like people asked u to do earlier

did u do that already?

first result if i google:

https://phoenixnap.com/kb/linux-add-to-path

https://i.imgur.com/cWzh7gc.png

[unkempt tendon]

dunno man. ur not doing what people tell u to do

it seems like u just do ur own thing instead

if u would just do what people tell u to do ud be done already

i have a steamdeck with java as well, works like a charm

ive screenshotted it for u in the last message

thats all u have to do

[acoustic yarrow]

What text editor do I download

[acoustic yarrow]

I’m trying

I found the text editor for Java

[unkempt tendon]

no idea what ur doing. definetly not what i told u to do

[acoustic yarrow]

Bashrc file

[unkempt tendon]

u can open it with Kate

[acoustic yarrow]

Where’s that

[unkempt tendon]

or nano or vim

doesn't matter

what do u mean where is it?

the screenshot shows u where it is

and what u have to do

[acoustic yarrow]

Don’t see a bashrc

[ivory oriole]

There is no such thing as text editor for Java. Just use the text editor that you want.

Please just follow what zabuzard said.

[unkempt tendon]

its in ur home directory. as explained in the screenshot

u need to read carefully

the screenshot literally tells u the commands

im not sure why u deviate from that constantly

u waste time by not following the instructions and by that run out of my time at least

[acoustic yarrow]

I have autism so my brain is slow at times

Trying to find bashrc in the home directory

[ivory oriole]

That's explained on the site Zabuzard linked.

[acoustic yarrow]

Ok I will check

I read it is the bashrc the konsole because I typed it in search looked through the home directory couldn’t find it

I did everything he said one problem is idk where to look in home directory and u said im doing my own thing im following instructions exactly but i get confused easily

I’m not doing my own thing

Idk where to even look in the home directory

The only thing I can think of is konsole

I’m a lost for words

It says what to type in it’s in the home directory

But doesn’t say where in the home directory

I’m in the home directory

I don’t see any file by that name or what folder it would be in

[ivory oriole]

You can also creat it. It's literally documented at https://phoenixnap.com/kb/bashrc .

[acoustic yarrow]

Is this right

[ivory oriole]

Please just follow the document, it fully lays it out and try it out.

[acoustic yarrow]

It worked till the last part

Fi

Did everything it said

[acoustic yarrow]

@white vigil