
It is now recommended that you install OpenJDK 8 or above. Note: You might need to install the package “software-properties-common” by running sudo apt-get install software-properties-common and/or “python-software-properties” by running sudo apt-get install python-software-properties to use the apt-add-repository command.ĭue to licensing issues, the repository frequently used to install Oracle Java has been discontinued. Note: OpenJDK 11 is not in Solus repositories. Run sudo eopkg install openjdk-8 to install OpenJDK. If it only says to install OpenJDK 8, that means that it has not yet been updated to 1.17.

Specific instructions are included for each distro below, but not all have been updated to 1.17. Note: While not affecting Minecraft server, JavaFX or other proprietary aspects of Java will need to be installed separately. For Oracle Java refer to Oracles Download Page. So where applicable it is recommended you use open source programs, such as OpenJDK.įor most distributions, it is recommended to install OpenJDK 16 (for 1.17+) or OpenJDK 8 (for below 1.17) from the official repositories. Linux, in general, is more welcoming to open source programs. If you are setting up a dedicated server it is recommended to use one of these distros. Some of these distros are designed or better suited for running a server. Linux comes in many different varieties called distributions (distros). Thats it! Youre now ready to configure your server. Now, hit Save and update the Time Capsule.Change everything with the word port in it to 25565.Private IP Address: The address you chose for the 4th step.Description: Minecraft Server (or whatever you want to call it).Now, click the + button under the Port Settings. Go under Network and make sure the option Router Mode is set to DHCP and NAT.Now, open up AirPort Utility and edit your Time Capsule settings.Now go to the Sharing section and make sure that Internet Sharing is on.Change the IP address to 10.0.1.x, where x is a number between the last number of the two numbers under DHCP range (i.e.Where it says Configure IPv4, change that option to Using DHCP with manual address.


This section will teach you how to set one up without messing up your file server. Some homes use AirPort Time Capsule as a wireless router instead of other brands.

However, the Google Chrome and Firefox browsers do not run Java content and therefore cannot check Java through the browser. This will perform an automatic version check from your browser.
