On Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:49:21 +0200 Peter Nabbefeld <peter.nabbefeld@xxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > > as a Java developer, I sometimes need to do compatibility checking using > older versions, often using JRE, while I need a JDK for development. > > When I tried to update arch linux now, I found I cannot start any update > because the update is blocked by setting JRE and JDK as conflicting > packages. I tried to only install JDK 21, but the update is still being > blocked because of my older versions of the JRE. > > Why do You block any software installation? I don't like the idea to > enforce me to use any specific software, or to remove any specific one. > Is there any possibility to remove the lock-in? > > Kind regards, > Peter > There is no blocking or lock-in. First off, see https://archlinux.org/news/incoming-changes-in-jdk-jre-21-packages-may-require-manual-intervention/ which now applies to some of the older versions as well. Second, exact errors, always.
