how to install jdk-6u29-linux-i586.bin on ubuntu 11.10

[akvon]

i am absolute beginner in ubuntu and wants to transfer my development env from window to ubuntu 11.10 for java
i have downloaded jdk-6u29-linux-i586.bin from sun site
can somebody tell me entire steps of installation of above java version on ubuntu11.10
Also, tell me how to check which version of java means 32 bit or 64 bit version support can be checked in ubuntu?
i have seen various articles on the net but not for the ubuntu 11.10

please help me in this regards.

Awaiting for your responses ASAP.

Thanks In Advance.

[ratcheer]

This is what I found, but it is complicated and I have not attempted it, myself:

http://brunoreis.com/tech/intalling-java-ubuntu-natty/

Tim

[ratcheer]

See posts 52 and 53 in this thread:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=422692&page=6

Tim

[akvon]

See posts 52 and 53 in this thread:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=422692&page=6

Tim

Thanks ratcheer

i have tried it success fully with following links

just follow the instruction in any one of the link and it is done very easily.

Very useful Really.

For Installation of java6 on ubuntu 11.10[/B]

http://www.mobitechie.com/android-2/...ntu-and-linux/

http://softwareinabottle.wordpress.c...1-10/#comments[/B]




please let me know how to close this thread or tag
where is the option that i have to click to suggest it as solved.
please reply

[ratcheer]

Near the top right of the thread, there is a red link labeled "Thread Tools". Click it and one of the options is "Mark this thread as solved".

Tim