A Developer Preview of Java SE 8 including JavaFX (JDK 8) on Linux for ARM processors is now available for immediate download from Java.net. As Java Evangelist Stephen Chin says, "This is a great platform for doing small embedded projects, a low cost computing system for teaching, and great fun for hobbyists."

This Developer Preview is provided to the community so that you can provide us with valuable feedback on the ongoing progress of the project. We wanted to get this release out to you as quickly as we can so you can start using this build of Java SE 8 on an ARM device, such as the Raspberry Pi (http://raspberrypi.org/).

• Download JDK 8 for ARM
• Read the documentation for this early access release

• Java SE Snapshots: Project Feedback Forum 
• JavaFX Forum

We are interested in both problems and success stories. If something does not work or behaves differently than what you expect, please check the list of known issues and if yours is not listed there, then report a bug at JIRA Bug Tracking System.

More Resources
JavaFX on Raspberry Pi – 3 Easy Steps by Stephen Chin

OTN Tech Article: Getting Started with Java SE Embedded on the Raspberry Pi by Bill Courington and Gary Collins

Java Magazine Article: Getting Started with Java SE for Embedded Devices on Raspberry Pi (Free subscription required)

Video: Quickie Guide Getting Java Embedded Running on Raspberry Pi by Hinkmond Wong