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Install JDK and Tomcat in Debian etch is really simple, most packages are pre-configure for you.

Before install, check your /etc/apt/sources.list if already come with contrib and non-free APT source. Here is my example:

Then you will need to install JDK (you may also use aptitude and search for java5):

Moreover, tell Debian to use this newly installed JDK as default (you may use update-alternatives --all and check all linkage status):

Check your Java version if it is setup correctly:

It's time for Tomcat. Just simply run this command:

Go to http://example.com:8180/ and check if you can see the default tomcat homepage. That is!!