This tutorial will help you to walk through the process of installing and updating Java on a Linux based operating system

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Introduction:

Java is a program which is used by many applications and program to run smoothly and correctly. If you do not have the latest version of Java installed in your computer, then you may face some difficulties while running some applications. If we are talking about Linux then Java is equally important as it is in any other operating system. Here we will guide you in installing Java on Ubuntu. Follow this step by step guide to learn how to install java on ubuntu.

Step 1 -- Opening up Terminal
To get started with installing java in Ubuntu, first of all, open up the "Terminal" application by entering its name in the Search Bar. Once it appears on the list, click on its icon to open up the application. This is basically a command line application through which we will install java.

Step 2 -- Getting Started with the update
Once you have opened it, type in the following command:
"sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java"
Enter the password when prompted and press Enter to continue. Now hit the Enter key again to continue with the downloading process.

Step 3 -- Updating Installer
Now enter the following command:
"sudo apt-get update" and press enter to continue.

Step 4 --Obtaining Oracle License
Once the processing is completed, enter the following command:
"sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer" and press enter.
Accept the license terms and agreements for the application and that's it. With the processing completed, the "Download Done" message will appear at the end. And that's how you install Java on Ubuntu.