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sudo chmod +x jdk-6u1-linux-i586.bin
sudo sh ./jdk*.bin
sudo mv jdk1.6.0_01 /opt
sudo update-alternatives –install /usr/bin/java java /opt/jdk1.6.0_01/bin/java 1
sudo update-alternatives –install /usr/bin/javac javac /opt/jdk1.6.0_01/bin/javac 1
sudo update-alternatives –config java
sudo update-alternatives –config javac

This gives you the option of having the latest version (independent of the Ubuntu repositories), and to keep multiple versions installed side-by-side for development if you require.

Hope someone finds this useful.

The problems showed up when running “apt-get -f install”

Many packages I installed created a conflict that blocked the installation process from running to completion. Basically my entire graphical desktop was wiped out.

The important thing was Do not use the Ubuntu 7.04 Install CD because that would possibly wipe out my /home/ directories.

Being cautious (and extremely pissed off at my own stupidity) I backed up my entire /home/user/ directory using tar and sftp to another available computer in my home. 19 GB, ugh.

Then I repeatedly ran “sudo apt-get -f install” and manually removed each package that was appearing in the conflicts list.

Then I began stumbling around trying to install the packages that make graphics work. A key step was to install the x-server packages and then run:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg ; this sets your hardware and keyboard for X display

Then, by trial and error I finally loaded a package ubuntu-desktop that gave me back the familiar graphic front end.

Typical remove step required to make apt-get -f install show no conflicts:
628 sudo apt-get -f remove grass grass-dev grass-doc libgdal1-1.3.2-grass qgis-plugin-grass gdal-bin libgl1-mesa-dri libmetacity0 metacity python-gnome2-desktop gedit gnome-games
629 sudo apt-get remove acpid
637 sudo apt-get -f install
642 sudo apt-get remove acpi-support acpid powermanagement-interface
643 sudo apt-get -f install
658 sudo apt-get install ubuntu-standard
660 sudo apt-get -f install
700 sudo apt-get installation-guide-i386
941 sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg
970 sudo apt-get install xfonts-base
973 sudo apt-get install xfonts-100dpi
978 sudo apt-get install xfonts-75dpi
984 sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop
987 sudo apt-get -f install
990 sudo apt-get remove acpid
991 sudo apt-get -f install
992 sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop
994 history | grep apt-get > aptgetfile

Simply “Add a CD-ROM” with Synaptic, point to the Alternative CD (since it has the DEB files) - et voila! It worked perfectly.
About 45 minutes.

Had to upgrade WINE and reinstall an app via it, but everything else works perfectly.

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i have tried lots of things but nothing works

It couldnt be to do with internet usage and the fact that my isp keeps blocking access to p2p programs could it?– just a suggestion — Keep an open mind

If you are upgrading using GUI use the following command

gksu “update-manager -c ”

Please type this command manually don’t use copy paste from use quote is problem..