Minecraft linux

Minecraft is one of the most popular video-game in history, with several million monthly active players.

How to install minecraft on linux mint

This sandbox game was developed by Mojang Studios, which was later purchased by Microsoft.

If you are a Minecraft player, it's easy to set it up in Linux these days. Let's see how you can play it properly on Ubuntu.

Install Java Runtime

Java is required to run Minecraft.

So, you should install a proper Java runtime on your system. You have two main opti ons:

• OpenJDK: Easily installable from Ubuntu's repositories but I noticed a slight lag in movement during gameplay.
• OracleJDK: Deb file needs to be downloaded from Oracle's website but I find smoother movement with it.

Option 1: OpenJDK

You can install the open-source OpenJDK using the command below:

Learn more about installing Java on Ubuntu and the various options you have.

Option 2: Oracle JDK

Oracle provides a deb file, to install Oracle JDK in Ubuntu and other Debian-based systems.

It has some proprietary code compared to the OpenJDK.

Download the DEB fi

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