Setting up Development Environment - Android Games Practical Programming by Example - page 4

(eg. chmod +x jdk-8-linux-i586.tar.gz) and execute it. It will self-extract to create a tree of
directories.
Mac OS X / iOS
Mac OS X / iOS usually comes with JDK Version 6 or higher version. If you want to install
the latest JDK version, just follow the steps below:
1. Download the file “jdk-8-macosx-x64.dmg”. Before the file can be downloaded, you
must accept the license agreement.
2. From either the Downloads window of the browser, or from the file browser, double
click the .dmg file to launch it.
3. A Finder window appears containing an icon of an open box and the name of the .pkg
file. Double click the package icon to launch the Install app.
4. The Install app displays the Introduction window. Click Continue. In some cases, a
Destination Select window appears. This is a bug, as there is only one option available. If
you see this window, select Install for all users of this computer to enable the continue but-
ton. Click Continue.
5. The Installation Type window appears. Click Install.
6. A window appears which says "Installer is trying to install new software. Type your pass-
word to allow this." Enter the Administrator login and password and click Install Software.
7. The software is installed and a confirmation window appears. Click ReadMe for more
information about the installation.
After the software is installed, delete the dmg file if you want to save disk space.
The Android SDK requires JDK version 6 or later, make sure you have one of those in-
stalled on your machine before writing your apps.