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Installing Linux Tools Project Content
This article teaches users how to set up Eclipse to download and install content provided by the Linux Tools Project. It is intended for users who are attempting to do so for the first time.
Installing Updates From the Linux Tools Update Site
The easiest way to install plug-ins and other software provided by the Linux Tools Project is to directly download and install plug-ins from the Linux Tools Update Site. This can be done through the Software Updates and Add-ons menu. To do so, follow these steps:
- Go to Help > Software Updates... to open the Software Updates and Add-ons menu. From there, click to Available Software tab.
- Click the Add Site... button; this will display the Add Site dialog.
- Enter http://download.eclipse.org/technology/linuxtools/update in the Location: field and click OK. This will add the Linux Tools Project Downloads site to the Software Updates and Add-ons.
- The Linux Tools Project Downloads site should now be available in the Available Software tab. You can simply collapse the entry for this site to view content available for installation.
- To install a plug-in/update, check the corresponding box and click the Install... button.
Installing Downloaded ZIP Files
You can also install plug-ins directly from downloaded ZIP files. This is useful if you wish to install plug-ins that are not readily available from the Linux Tools Update Site. To do so, follow these steps:
- Download the ZIP file.
- Go to Help > Software Updates... to open the Software Updates and Add-ons menu. From there, click to Available Software tab.
- Click the Add Site... button; this will display the Add Site dialog.
- Click the Archive button; this will display the Repository archive dialog. Browse to the location of your downloaded ZIP file and click OK.
- You will now be returned to the Add Site dialog, which now contains a link to your downloaded ZIP file. Click OK.
- Your downloaded ZIP should now be available in the Available Software tab. You can simply collapse the entry for this ZIP file to view content available for installation.
- To install a plug-in/update, check the corresponding box and click the Install... button.
