Oracle Database Discussions

I've downloaded the JDBC driver and set the CLASSPATH environmental variable to the .jar file that is the same one I downloaded that is in the oracle folder. (not sure why I have to download it again) But, there are no other instructions on installation. I also tried copying the jdbc folder I downloaded to replace the one within the oracle folder and that didn't work either. If I type "import oracle." etc in netbeans it does not recognize the class / package. I can't be sure what the installation process is.

I can't find clear instructions on installing JDBC other than the readme which says all you have to do is set the CLASSPATH, but it doesn't even mention what to do with the files you download. I found a developers reference that says all the things to check to make sure it installed correctly, but that is after the fact and I don't know how to get there.

Thank you