I can't install java

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So, I'm a newba in linux and in this world of "diy" in tech.
I used to play minecraft using SKLAuncher or TLauncher. These requires java installed. I searched how to install it and follow many tutorials step by step. The last one guide me to the terminal with the commands "sudo add-apt-repository ppa:linuxuprising/java" then "sudo apt update" and finally "sudo apt update" but all of these gave me the error 404.
Can someone help me solve this pls?

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You can remove this repository with:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:linuxuprising/java

The listed repository is out of date, and does not have a Noble version.

A repository is a specific source for software and it must be aligned to the Base System you are using.
In the case of Zorin OS 18, the base is Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat.

So all guides or searches you turn to, must address this Base.

This above, is for your introduction to GnuLinux.
That said, you do not need a separate repository as the one in use by Zorin OS contains java.
You can install with the following:
First, let's make sure your sources are up to date and all packages are at their latest versions;

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

sudo apt install default-jre

If you need the dev kit:

sudo apt install default-jdk

For Minecraft, the default jre (Java Runtime Environment) should be all you need.

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There's is also:
https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-jre#1-overview

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Thank you so much, it really helped and worked.

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Good to know that ubuntu have a tutorial site, I'll star searching things there, ty.