diff --git a/pages/linux/update-alternatives.md b/pages/linux/update-alternatives.md
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--- a/pages/linux/update-alternatives.md
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@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@
 
 `sudo update-alternatives --install {{link}} {{name}} {{path}} {{priority}}`
 
+- Add a symbolic link for "java" with a priority of "300"
+
+`sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/java java /opt/java/jdk1.8.0_102/bin/java 300`
+
 - Configure a symbolic link:
 
 `sudo update-alternatives --config {{name}}`