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MicrocontrollersDev authored Nov 28, 2023
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Minecraft 1.16 and below all use Java 8, while 1.17 and above use Java 17+. I recommend installing both to make it simpler to use different versions of Minecraft whenever you want.

In order to download Java, we will first head to the [Adoptium download page](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases). Adoptium is an open source Java distribution that does not require a paid account to install, and is made by the Eclipse Foundation, a very reputable source. To install, we will use the dropdown boxes to make it easier to find the versions of Java we need
In order to download Java, we will first need to choose our distribution.

- Operating System: macOS
- Architecture: x64 (or Arm if on M1/M2)
- Package Type: JDK
- Version: 8 and 17 (download one of them, then download the other after)
??? note "Apple Silicon - M1/M2/M3"

If it asks if you want to allow downloads, click "Allow". Once we have chosen our download preferences, we will click the `.pkg` download option. Once it's downloaded, run it and follow the installation process. Do this for both versions of Java.
Head to the [Zulu download page](https://www.azul.com/downloads/#downloads-table-zulu). Adoptium is an open source Java distribution that does not require a paid account to install, and is made by the Eclipse Foundation, a very reputable source. To install, we will use the dropdown boxes to make it easier to find the versions of Java we need

- Version: 8 and 17 (download one of them, then download the other after)
- Operating System: macOS
- Architecture: Arm x64
- Java Package: JDK

If it asks if you want to allow downloads, click "Allow". Once we have chosen our download preferences, we will click the `.pkg` download option. Once it's downloaded, run it and follow the installation process. Do this for both versions of Java.

??? note "Intel CPU (not Apple silicon)"

Head to the [Adoptium download page](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases). Adoptium is an open source Java distribution that does not require a paid account to install, and is made by the Eclipse Foundation, a very reputable source. To install, we will use the dropdown boxes to make it easier to find the versions of Java we need

- Operating System: macOS
- Architecture: x64
- Package Type: JDK
- Version: 8 and 17 (download one of them, then download the other after)

If it asks if you want to allow downloads, click "Allow". Once we have chosen our download preferences, we will click the `.pkg` download option. Once it's downloaded, run it and follow the installation process. Do this for both versions of Java.

### Step 2 - Installing Prism

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