You can download OpenJDK 8 from the official OpenJDK website or from various package managers and distributions, depending on your operating system. Here are steps to download OpenJDK 8:

1. From the Official OpenJDK Website:

Visit the official OpenJDK website to download the OpenJDK 8 version: OpenJDK Download Page

1. Select your desired version of OpenJDK 8. You’ll typically find options for different operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

2. Click on the download link corresponding to your operating system.

3. Follow the installation instructions provided on the website for your specific operating system.

2. Using Package Managers (Linux):

If you are using a Linux distribution, you can often install OpenJDK 8 using your package manager. The method may vary depending on your Linux distribution:

• Ubuntu/Debian: You can use apt to install OpenJDK 8:

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  sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk


• Red Hat/CentOS: Use yum to install OpenJDK 8:

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  sudo yum install java-1.8.0-openjdk-devel


• Arch Linux: You can use pacman to install OpenJDK 8:

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  sudo pacman -S jdk8-openjdk


Please note that the package names may vary slightly depending on the Linux distribution you are using.

3. Using Homebrew (macOS):

If you are using macOS and have Homebrew installed, you can use it to install OpenJDK 8:

Once you’ve downloaded and installed OpenJDK 8, you can verify the installation by running the following command in your terminal:

This will display information about the installed Java version, confirming that OpenJDK 8 is set up on your system.