Ubuntu Forums has written a nice bash script that simplifies installation of Minecraft on Ubuntu. AllocateB fromhas written a nice bash script that simplifies installation of Minecraft on Ubuntu.

Looks for java

Downloads and installs OpenJDK if needed

Downloads Minecraft for you

Installs it to a new .minecraft folder

Writes a shell script to your bin folder

Creates a shortcut on your desktop that you can use to run Minecraft

Creates a launcher in your Applications menu for Minecraft

Lets you run Minecraft from terminal with a simple "minecraft" command

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This script does the following things:After installation you will have your Minecraft Shortcut placed in main menu.Download the script from