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| − | Installing Eclipse is relatively easy. | + | Installing Eclipse is relatively easy, but does involve a few steps and software from at least two different sources. '''Eclipse is a Java-based application''' and, as such, '''''requires a Java runtime environment (JRE)''''' in order to run. |
| − | == Install a JVM == | + | == Install a JVM == |
| − | + | Regardless of your operating system, you will need to install some Java virtual machine (JVM). You may either install a Java Runtime Environment (JRE), or a Java Development Kit (JDK), depending on what you want to do with Eclipse. If you intend to use Eclipse for Java development, then you should install a JDK (the JDK includes--among other useful things--the source code for the standard Java libraries). If you aren't planning to use Eclipse for Java development and want to save some disk space, install a JRE. | |
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| − | + | *If you're using Windows, you may already have a JRE installed, but upgrading won't hurt. | |
| + | *If using Linux, [[IRC FAQ#I_just_installed_Eclipse_on_Linux.2C_but_it_does_not_start._What_is_the_problem.3F|read this]] | ||
| + | **GCJ will '''NOT''' work. | ||
| + | **Also see: [http://www.64bitjungle.com/ubuntu/install-java-jre-160-update-x-on-hardy-as-the-default-java-runtime Installing JRE 1.6.0 (Update x) as the Default Runtime in Linux]. | ||
| − | + | === JRE/JDK Sources === | |
| − | + | There are several sources for a JRE/JDK. Here are some of the more common/popular ones (listed alphabetically): | |
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| − | + | *[http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/index.html IBM JDK] | |
| + | *[http://openjdk.java.net/ OpenJDK] | ||
| + | *[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html Oracle JDK] | ||
| − | + | == Eclipse 4.3 (Kepler) == | |
| − | + | Eclipse 4.3 (Kepler) was released in June 2013. | |
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| − | + | A Java 6 JRE/JDK is recommended for Eclipse 4.3. More information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 4.3 is provided [http://www.eclipse.org/eclipse/development/readme_eclipse_4.3.html#TargetOperatingEnvironments here]. | |
| − | + | Download Eclipse from the [http://www.eclipse.org/downloads Eclipse Downloads Page]. | |
| − | + | The download will be delivered as a compressed (i.e. a ".zip", or ".tar.gz") file. Decompress this file into the directory of your choice (e.g. "c:\Program Files\Eclipse" on Windows). You can optionally create a shortcut of the executable file ("eclipse.exe" on Windows, or "eclipse" on Linux). | |
| − | + | Note that there is a known problem with the built-in decompression utility on all current versions of '''Windows'''. We recommend that you use a more robust decompression utility such as the open source [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7zip] when decompressing an Eclipse download. Some people report success when initially decompressing Eclipse into a root directory (e.g. c:\) and then moving it to a more appropriate home (e.g. c:\Program Files\Eclipse) | |
| − | == Eclipse | + | == Extending Eclipse == |
| − | + | Use the ''Help > Install new software...'' menu option to add Kepler features to your Eclipse installation (you can, for example, use this option to add C/C++ development support). Additionally, you can tap into a vast collection of extensions provided by the Eclipse community and ecosystem via the '''Eclipse Marketplace Client''' (''Help > Eclipse Marketplace''). Note that not all Eclipse packages contain the Eclipse Marketplace Client. | |
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| + | *[[FAQ Where do I get and install Eclipse?|Where do I get and install Eclipse?]] | ||
| + | *[[Eclipse/Installation/Older Versions|Installation instructions for older versions of Eclipse]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:33, 26 June 2013
Installing Eclipse is relatively easy, but does involve a few steps and software from at least two different sources. Eclipse is a Java-based application and, as such, requires a Java runtime environment (JRE) in order to run.
Contents
Install a JVM
Regardless of your operating system, you will need to install some Java virtual machine (JVM). You may either install a Java Runtime Environment (JRE), or a Java Development Kit (JDK), depending on what you want to do with Eclipse. If you intend to use Eclipse for Java development, then you should install a JDK (the JDK includes--among other useful things--the source code for the standard Java libraries). If you aren't planning to use Eclipse for Java development and want to save some disk space, install a JRE.
- If you're using Windows, you may already have a JRE installed, but upgrading won't hurt.
- If using Linux, read this
- GCJ will NOT work.
- Also see: Installing JRE 1.6.0 (Update x) as the Default Runtime in Linux.
JRE/JDK Sources
There are several sources for a JRE/JDK. Here are some of the more common/popular ones (listed alphabetically):
Eclipse 4.3 (Kepler)
Eclipse 4.3 (Kepler) was released in June 2013.
A Java 6 JRE/JDK is recommended for Eclipse 4.3. More information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 4.3 is provided here.
Download Eclipse from the Eclipse Downloads Page.
The download will be delivered as a compressed (i.e. a ".zip", or ".tar.gz") file. Decompress this file into the directory of your choice (e.g. "c:\Program Files\Eclipse" on Windows). You can optionally create a shortcut of the executable file ("eclipse.exe" on Windows, or "eclipse" on Linux).
Note that there is a known problem with the built-in decompression utility on all current versions of Windows. We recommend that you use a more robust decompression utility such as the open source 7zip when decompressing an Eclipse download. Some people report success when initially decompressing Eclipse into a root directory (e.g. c:\) and then moving it to a more appropriate home (e.g. c:\Program Files\Eclipse)
Extending Eclipse
Use the Help > Install new software... menu option to add Kepler features to your Eclipse installation (you can, for example, use this option to add C/C++ development support). Additionally, you can tap into a vast collection of extensions provided by the Eclipse community and ecosystem via the Eclipse Marketplace Client (Help > Eclipse Marketplace). Note that not all Eclipse packages contain the Eclipse Marketplace Client.