Beginner / how to install Java7 in Linux , for IB TWS

Discussion in 'Trading' started by jk90029, Jan 6, 2015.

  1. jk90029

    jk90029

    Dear-

    As a newbie, here is a simple question.

    In a new formatted Linux, I understand that we should install "JAVA 7", before IB TWS.

    At the "JAVA 7", in google search, which link do I need to use?

    Please show me any link to unstall.

    Thanks.

    -Jay
     
    #1     Jan 6, 2015
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  2. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    I'm not a Linux wizard but you should be able to install it from the command line like this:

    Code:
    sudo apt-get install openjdk-7-jre
    If you want to check which version you currently have or want to verify the version after installation (or preferably both), type this on the command line:

    Code:
    java -version
     
    #2     Jan 6, 2015
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  3. jk90029

    jk90029

    Thanks for replying.

    Probably, in Linux, the downloaded file is NOT executable as in usual MS Windows...?

    Where can I find the line (in Linux "Ubuntu") for the above command line to type? ONLY a few days in Linux experience in my life.
     
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  4. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    The command above will grab the download and install it. It will ask you for the root (master user) password before it proceeds.

    In terms of where to use the command line, the application you need look for is called Terminal. You can search for "Terminal" right from the Ubuntu dash and it should come up in the results. You can also access it by holding Ctrl + Alt + T
     
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