http://www.java.com/en/download/help/5000010500.xml#selfextracting
To install the Linux (self-extracting) file
Follow these instructions:
- At the terminal: Type:
su - Enter the root password.
- Change to the directory in which you want to install. Type:
cd <directory path name>
For example, to install the software in the /usr/java/ directory, Type:
cd /usr/java/
Note about root access: To install Java in a system-wide location such as /usr/local, you must login as the root user to gain the necessary permissions. If you do not have root access, install the Java in your home directory or a subdirectory for which you have write permissions. - Change the permission of the file you downloaded to be executable. Type:
chmod a+x jre-6u<version>-linux-i586.bin - Verify that you have permission to execute the file. Type:
ls -l
![Make sure the installation file has executable permission](http://www.java.com/en/img/download/6000010502.jpg)
- Start the installation process.Type:
./jre-6u<version>-linux-i586.bin
This displays a binary license agreement. Read through the agreement. Press the spacebar to display the next page. At the end, enter yes to proceed with the installation.
![type YES to agree to the license agreement](http://www.java.com/en/img/download/6000010503.jpg)
- Java is installed into its own directory. In this example, it is installed in the /usr/java/jre1.6.0_<version> directory. When the installation has completed, you will see the word Done.
![The installation completes](http://www.java.com/en/img/download/6000010504.jpg)
- Java is installed in jre1.6.0_<version> sub-directory under the current directory. In this case, Java is installed in the /usr/java/jre1.6.0_<version> directory. Verify that the jre1.6.0_<version> sub-directory is listed under the current directory. Type:
ls
![Verify the installation filename](http://www.java.com/en/img/download/6000010505.jpg)
The installation is now complete. Skip to the Enable and Configure section.