====== Install New Java JDK In Linux ======
I tested this in Linux Mint 14.  I’m using jdk-7u1 as an example.  Modify as needed.

First, download your desired version of the JDK for Linux from the [[https://www.java.com/|Oracle site]].

Extract it:

<code bash>
tar -xvf jdk-7u1-linux-x64.tar.gz
</code>

Move it to the jdk folder:

<code bash>
sudo mv ./jdk1.7.0_01 /usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0_01
</code>

Install the new jvm into the java link group:

<code bash>
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/java java /usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0_01/bin/java 1
</code>

Now, when you choose your default Java, the new jdk will be one of the options:

<code bash>
sudo update-alternatives --config java
</code>

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