I downloaded a .jar and every time I go to open it requests that I select an application to run it on.
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nope, let me rephrase the question now I understand it better… <br>. <br>How do I install java on my unbuntu desktop linux vps? <br> <br>I know I have to type some stuff in terminal but not sure on what I type.
According to Wikipedia, <code>.jar</code> is a <b>J</b>ava <b>AR</b>chive file. Do you have Java installed on your droplet?