JRE install help needed with linux newbie

I recently tried installing the latest JRE for Linux AMD64, following all the guidelines listed in the install instructions. However, as I am completely new to the world of Linux, I don't know if anything needs to be done beyond the install guide in order to have the JRE up and running. I have tried setting up Open Office 2 to recognise the new JRE, but have had no luck. I don't know if this is a case of me not knowing the correct directory to give in Open Office, or whether I have missed something in the Install/Configuration.
In case you need to know, the installation unpacked to "/usr/java/jre1.5.0_06"
Thank you,
Scott Christopher

You will find the solution in your Linux forum. Depending on what distribution you have, e.g. here for Debian based Ubuntu:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RestrictedFormats?action=show&redirect=AddingJavaSupport#head-68565ae07a003332e82c9f23706638777396c249

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Again, thanks to all for the suggestions and comments. I'll keep in touch.
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