AdoptOpenJDK

AdoptOpenJDK is a community-led initiative that emerged to provide free, open-source builds of the Java Development Kit based on the OpenJDK codebase, ensuring developers and enterprises have access to reliable, vendor-neutral Java runtimes. Beyond its primary JDK distributions, the publisher maintains IcedTea-Web, a standalone implementation of the Java Web Start standard (JSR-56) that enables seamless launching of Java applications directly from a web browser or desktop shortcut. Typical use cases include enterprise environments where legacy line-of-business applications still rely on Java Web Start deployment, educational institutions distributing interactive coursework, and independent developers who need a lightweight, security-updated replacement for the now-deprecated Oracle Web Start. By packaging IcedTea-Web separately, AdoptOpenJDK allows organizations to keep existing JNLP workflows intact while upgrading to modern JDK builds, avoiding costly rewrites and preserving investment in Java-based rich clients. The software integrates with standard Windows installers and respects corporate proxy settings, making it straightforward to roll out across managed desktops. AdoptOpenJDK’s software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads delivered through trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always installing the latest upstream release and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.