how to install jdk1.6.0.02 on ubuntu

[mak1084]

hi guys i just installed ubuntu i'm new to linux....
i downloaded the jdk1.6.0.02 but now i dont know how to install the jdk and how to run my first program. i extracted the file and patested it in usr/local/jdk...... now what to do i dont please help me how do give path where? i tryed to search in a google but i fail to find the ans. please help..

[JosAH]

hi guys i just installed ubuntu i'm new to linux....
i downloaded the jdk1.6.0.02 but now i dont know how to install the jdk and how to run my first program. i extracted the file and patested it in usr/local/jdk...... now what to do i dont please help me how do give path where? i tryed to search in a google but i fail to find the ans. please help..

You shouldn't just store that downloaded file somewhere; you downloaded an
installer and you should run it; it will install all the necessary files for you.
The Sun download site (where you downloaded that installer from) has some
explanatory text telling how you should install your Java jdk.

kind regards,

Jos