Trying to install an application on my Ubuntu platform. I have a filename.tar.gz. I also have a filename nojre.sh (incase I don't need java on the machine because I already have it) but it doesn't seem like it wants to "install". I'm new to Linux...all I know is windows..so as you can imagine I'm in over my head at the moment....any help for a newbie?

Ubuntu Version and application name will be needed for further assistance.

Howdy and Welcome also.

For tar.gz. You will need to

http://www.howtogeek.com/105413/how-...rce-on-ubuntu/

But if you name the application you are trying to install. Well we might be able to find it in synaptic package manager in Ubuntu instead which makes it a 2 click gui install.

If you are new to linux and you are using ubuntu.
I think you should download .deb file of the application, it is really easy to install just like exe file.

If your first selection is ubuntu software center and you double click on the deb file, it takes you in the software center, there is install button at right side, just click on it and your application will be installed.

If you do not want to install using ubuntu software center then you can install with 'GDebi Package Manager'.

But if you have downloaded .tar.gz file of the application and you have to install it using it.

First I want to tell you, it is a compressed file. You should extract the file first. Now open the directory.
There should be a read me file inside it. It contains installation process of application.
If there is no read me file then there should be a filename INSTALL. open the file. It has the process to install the application
like how to configure this package then how to run make and make install.

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...which is what the OP first stated...they have a .tar.gz file, so the software center, GDebi, and .deb file mentions will probably only confuse a new user, since none of that applies.
Which directory?? Not all .tar.gz files will create a new directory, so that's a bit misleading. Also, without knowing where it was download to, they may not be able to execute that command without moving the file to a different directory. rokytnji posted a good how-to.
Again, this is misleading. There MIGHT be a read-me file, an install file, a configure script...or there may NOT be any of those. Without knowing what package the OP downloaded from where, telling them to look for things that may not exist will only serve to confuse them further.

Thank You all for your replies. I was remiss in telling everyone that I Have to do this offline. This particular machine does not have internet access. It is installed in such a manner (Physically) that I can't get my hands on it physically without allot of drama and it cannot be connected to the internet. This particular machine has Java 1.6 and I'm trying to upgrade to 1.7 as I have an application that requires it for the graphics improvements.

Any help would be most appreciated!! Thank You again.

I would go with fortran's advice. At first. look if a DEB package is available for that software. If not, decompress the archive and look for installation instructions. It would help us to help you if you tell us which software you want to install.

Thank You All. I found that I had to install the correct version of Java and discovered the "install-alternate" modifications...

Thank You all for your help.