On 23.04.24 18:28, Doug Newgard wrote:
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.
Yes, I've read this already before. It clearly states what I've written
about: If I have a JRE installed, I cannot install a JDK any more.
That's my problem: I do need different JDKs and JREs for testing purposes.
Second, exact errors, always.
"jdk-openjdk and jre-openjdk are in conflict"
Kind regards,
Peter
