Problems with Libre Office install and Java on a M1 running Monterey

[calliex]

I have decided to try Libre Office. Followed instructions and got the app installed. I then followed the instructions to install JAVA.
Java is installed. I know where are the files are. My $JAVA_HOME is set. I can not get Libre Office to see it. I spent the afternoon watching YouTube videos, searching google to no avail. Any one have a clue. I about ready to cry Uncle.

 

[bogdanw]

Java is supported, but not required to run LibreOffice.
https://help.libreoffice.org/7.3/ro/text/shared/main0650.html
Unless you are trying to run Java applications, there is no need to install it.

Free now in the App Store - NeoOffice https://apps.apple.com/app/id639210716
"NeoOffice now runs natively on Apple Silicon."
“NeoOffice is an office suite for Mac that is based on OpenOffice and LibreOffice.”
https://www.neooffice.org/

 

[calliex]

Thanks I will look at Neo office

 

[Sciuriware]

Thanks I will look at Neo office

LibreOffice runs NATIVELY on Silicon without JAVA.
Just download the right stuff from:

Download LibreOffice | LibreOffice - Free and private office suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft

Download free office suite for Windows, macOS and Linux. Microsoft compatible, based on OpenOffice, and updated regularly.

www.libreoffice.org

(fill in your own language support if not GB.
;JOOP!

 

[NoBoMac]

As has been mentioned, no need for Java unless using Base (aka their Access).

And if using Base, need to install JDK not JRE.

 

[Sciuriware]

I have decided to try Libre Office. Followed instructions and got the app installed. I then followed the instructions to install JAVA.
Java is installed. I know where are the files are. My $JAVA_HOME is set. I can not get Libre Office to see it. I spent the afternoon watching YouTube videos, searching google to no avail. Any one have a clue. I about ready to cry Uncle.

And ... as far as I know, LibO does NOT look at $JAVA_HOME, but you must configure it in Preferences if you want.
;JOOP!

 

[calliex]

As has been mentioned, no need for Java unless using Base (aka their Access).

And if using Base, need to install JDK not JRE.

I need to run Base. I followed instalation instructions for JAVA I thought. I know I have JAVA installed and have JAVA_HOME SET. to be honest I do not know the diff between JDK and JRE. Since I moved to M1 my vers of FileMaker will not run and i can not afford subscription. I need a basic FileMaker like database.

 

[NoBoMac]

JDK is here. "JDK" = "Java Development Kit" aka Java Standard Edition (Java SE), "JRE" = "Java Runtime Environment".

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Has a Mac ARM version.