Java for OS X has been created to mix OS Xs advanced technologies and Javas adaptability and omnipresence on almost all software platforms out there.

This panel enables you to adjust the runtime network settings, as well as manage the temporary internet files stored by Java on your Macs hard drive.

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I ran Oracles Java 8 installer, and the files look like they ended up at.

But usrlibexecjavahome doesnt find 1.8, so all the posts Ive found on how to set your current java version dont work.

Ive tried adding a symbolic link to make it look like 1.8 is in the SystemLibrary.

This can be solved by fully specifying the location with brew cask install adoptopenjdkopenjdkadoptopenjdk8.

So after updating homebrew via brew update, you are set to use brew cask.

I have to use brew cask install adoptopenjdkopenjdkadoptopenjdk8.

This is a known issue, currently being worked on, which you can see here.

Now when java 9 is out, running brew cask install java installs java 9.

You can simply run your application within the official JDK container - meaning that you dont have to worry about getting everything set up on your local machine (or worry about running multiple different versions of the JDK for different apps etc).

Answering How do I do this on platform X with Just use a VMshim to do it on platform Y is not productive.

However, I tell you how I solve all problems on a Mac (Sierra).

Just add (or modify) the following two lines at the end of the file.

Here are results when I use the first and second option accordingly.

But to simply run Java, or do Java programming, installing Homebrew is a needless extra step.

Installing Homebrew (package manager) for the single goal of obtaining Java is like building a landing strip to park your car instead of using your driveway.

But suggesting Homebrew to those who simply need Java is poor advice.

Run the installer on your Mac just as you do for many other apps.

You will be prompted for system admin password to complete the removal.

Each member contributes source code, testing, and feedback to the unified OpenJDK codebase.

You now have your choice of JVM supplier, with builds coming from the OpenJDK codebase.

Support for previous releases requires a paid support program.

They have declared their intention for their branded release to be at feature-parity with the OpenJDK release.

They have even donated their commercial add-ons such as Flight Recorder to the OpenJDK project.

By the way, I do not find any Java-related items installed on the Apple System Preferences app.

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