Installation of LINKUp

Installation of LINKUp is very straightforward. Please follow the steps outlined below.

PRE_REQUISITES
1. Download and install Java 8 (v1.8) from Oracle. Only a standard JRE is required, but you may use the JDK or a server JRE if you have other Java needs on your system for these products.

LINKUp INSTALLATION
1. Download the latest ZIP archive from the Files area of LINKUp
2. Extract the archive to a convenient place on your computer.
3. Run the LINKUp.jar file with the method appropriate for your operating system.

WIndows: Double click the LINKUp.jar file from the file manager or create a shortcut in a convenient place. Windows should automatically set the working directory when you create a shortcut.

Linux and OS-X: Create a simple shell script which changes the working directory to where the LINKUp.jar file resides and use the appropriate command to run the program. An example is below.

#!/bin/sh
#start LINKUp
cd /path/to/LINKUp/directory
java -jar LINKUp.jar

You may then use this shell script to create a launcher for the program in the destination of your choice depending on your window manager.

NOTE: if you wish to use a specific Java version, supply the full path to the java executable in the shell script.