Sun Java packages have been dropped from Ubuntu 10.04 LTS from the Multiverse section of Ubuntu archive. Ubuntu team is encouraging users to use OpenJDK instead of Sun JDK/JRE but still if you want to install Sun JDK on your Ubuntu then here is the solution for the same.linktowhy.blogspot.com
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As per the release note of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, Ubuntu users can have Sun Java by executing the following piece of code on the command line.
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ lucid partner"This will install sun-java6 packages from Canonical Partner Repository. Enjoy Sun Java on Ubunu 10.04 Lucid.linktowhy.blogspot.com
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jre sun-java6-plugin
sudo update-alternatives --config java
The information is provided in the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid release note. You can read the details about Sun Java installation in Ubuntu and other details as well.
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