diff --git a/SETUP.md b/SETUP.md index b23798a39..5e41432b1 100644 --- a/SETUP.md +++ b/SETUP.md @@ -51,23 +51,24 @@ If you have errors with a package missing please make sure you have setup your e To check which java you are using do `java -version` in a command prompt or terminal. -If you are using Oracle JDK 8+ it will not work because the Java distributions above JDK 8 using may not have the needed javax classes. +If you are using OpenJDK 8+ it will not work because the Java distributions above JDK 8 using may not have the needed javax classes. Open JDK 8 download: https://openjdk.java.net/install/ #### macOS guide -In order to get JDK 8, run the following command: +In order to get JDK 8, Try running the following command: `% /usr/libexec/java_home -V` +If it doesn't work try this guide: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/46513639/how-to-downgrade-java-from-9-to-8-on-a-macos-eclipse-is-not-running-with-java-9 + If you see something like -`% 1.8.0_202, x86_64: "Java SE 8" /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_202.jdk/Contents/Home` +`% 1.8.0_VERSION, x86_64: "Java SE 8" /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_VERSION.jdk/Contents/Home` in the list then you've got JDK 8 installed. In order to get JDK 8 running in the **current terminal window** you will have to run this command: `% export JAVA_HOME=$(/usr/libexec/java_home -v 1.8)` -You will have to compile the file in the same terminal window. - +To add OpenJDK 8 to your PATH try this guide: http://www.sajeconsultants.com/how-to-set-java_home-on-mac-os-x/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-set-java_home-on-mac-os-x. If you're using bash change the .bachrc and if you're using zsh change the .zshrc #### Windows 10 guide (currently working on it) Setting up the Environment: