Can't install Java 6 for MacOS: A newer version of this package is already installed.

I can't install Java 6 Legacy (https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572?locale=en_US) for MacOS Catalina because of this error:

Posted on Jan 19, 2020 7:26 AM

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Barney-15E

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Jan 19, 2020 8:43 AM in response to Zapples

Java 6 isn't compatible with Catalina.

Try another Java SE JDK from Oracle.com.

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