Sun Java 6 on Ubuntu 10.04 10.10 and later
Much to my surprise, but probably not those of the Open Source Ruling Class, Sun’s Java 6 has been removed from the Ubuntu Multiverse. Apparently the Ubuntu folks have started putting some weight behind their recommendations for switching to the “OpenJDK.” Fortunately, the official, “proprietary” Java is still available through another Ubuntu repository.
To make Sun’s Java 6 JDK available on Ubuntu 10.04, 10.10 or later, add the new repository like so:
add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ lucid partner" && aptitude update
Then, be sure to follow my previous instructions for installing the JDK.
Java 6 Update 10 is available
Java 6 Update 10 (aka Java 6u10) is now available for Linux and other platforms. Sun has published release notes for this update.
I have been using 6u10 with great success since the Ubuntu 8.10 release candidate became available. Ubuntu 8.10 users can begin developing with the JDK using a couple simple commands.
aptitude install sun-java6-jdk && update-java-alternatives -s java-6-sun
Be sure to consider installing other useful Java packages, such as sun-java6-doc, along with the JDK.
aptitude search sun-java6
