Make java process run by user other than root (deb package)

The default install from the .deb package has the java process running as root.
I've made a how-to tutorial on how to change it to a standard user but it really should be this way by default.
Link to forum post with workaround.
I've made a how-to tutorial on how to change it to a standard user but it really should be this way by default.
Link to forum post with workaround.