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 ## TL;DR
 
-- Make sure you have Java 1.6 or higher installed
+- Make sure you have Java 11 or higher installed
 - Download and unpack the [latest release](https://github.com/antville/helma/releases)
 - Invoke `./bin/helma`, resp. `./bin/helma.bat`, depending on your platform
 - Direct your web browser to <http://localhost:8080>
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 ## System Requirements
 
-You need a Java virtual machine 1.6 or higher to run Helma.
+You need a Java virtual machine version 11 or higher to run Helma.
 
 Please consult the documentation of your platform how to obtain and install Java.