diff --git a/Setting up a Minecraft server.md b/Setting up a Minecraft server.md index f9e2c74..8832032 100644 --- a/Setting up a Minecraft server.md +++ b/Setting up a Minecraft server.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ At minimum, a minecraft server requires Java, the [minecraft server jar](https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server) or an alternative server (spigot, lithium), and the ability to port forward and allow programs through your firewall. # Installing Java -As of 2023-07, Minecraft requires Java 17 to run version 1.20.1. You may need to look for a later version. Don't install the default version of Java in the repos of your chosen distro, it's very often out of date, and probably won't work with minecraft. I personally like +As of 2023-07, Minecraft requires Java 17 to run version 1.20.1. You may need to look for a later version. Don't install the default version of Java in the repos of your chosen distro, it's very often out of date, and probably won't work with minecraft. You're going to look for any package that contains the JRE (Java Runtime Environment) or JDK (Java Development Kit). Both contain the JVM This enables minecraft to run in the background, restart if it crashes, etc etc.