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I'm trying to install Oracle SQL Developer on Ubuntu 16.04.

I followed the following guide to install it

I also tried to download the RPM file from Oracle and convert it to DEB, and install that. However I get the same fault as the above method.

The fault is really weird. I do not get an error message of any kind. The installation goes OK. But when I try to launch the application, the GUI quickly flashes on the screen for less than a second.

When I try to launch it using the console the only output I get is: error

Do any of you have an idea on how to solve this, or how I can proceed?

Yaron
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Running the .sh :

the guides are ok but bit vague

I take it you're using alien ?

this guy is more thorough in his explenation :

https://youtu.be/dWnAizA1bYE

The issue (I think) is that executable rights need to be added and you need to cd to the folder and run the script not just type sqldeveloper like you're doing.

it so happens that this is one of the simplest setups for .desktop files so you can make yourself one with your own custom icon for convenience : https://askubuntu.com/a/398669/307184

for safety's sake uninstall it first via apt remove sqldeveloper and run the guide from this guy's video step by step.

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tatsu
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