How do I install the latest version of JAVA on Linux Ubuntu?

This is not easy. It's no wonder more people don't use Linux. I cannot see any normal person doing this. Until stuff like this is resolved and made easier Linux won't be coming to many desktops any time soon.

I found this article that walked me through it, but I had no idea what I was doing, just followed the instructions.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1437100