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Raspberry Pi - Change Default Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

Robert Savage

You can install multiple Java virtual machines (JVM) on your Raspberry Pi and switch between them as needed. After installing the JVMs that you want, use the following command to select the default JVM/JRE.

sudo update-alternatives --config java

With the new JVM selected, you can test and verify that is is the new default by executing the java command using the version argument.

java -version

You should a response displaying the selected java version and VM:

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