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| − | 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 | + | 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. | + | 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 you're using Windows, you may already have a JRE installed, but upgrading won't hurt. |
| − | * If using Linux, [[ | + | *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. | + | **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]. | + | **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=== | + | === JRE/JDK Sources === |
| − | There are several sources for a JRE/JDK. Here are some of the more common/popular ones (listed alphabetically): | + | There are several sources for a JRE/JDK. Here are some of the more common/popular ones (listed alphabetically): |
| − | * [http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/index.html IBM JDK] | + | *[http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/index.html IBM JDK] |
| − | * [http://openjdk.java.net/ OpenJDK] | + | *[http://openjdk.java.net/ OpenJDK] |
| − | * [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html Oracle JDK] | + | *[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html Oracle JDK] |
| − | == Eclipse 3.7.1 (Indigo) == | + | == Eclipse 3.7.1 (Indigo) == |
| − | Eclipse 3.7 (Indigo) was released in June 2011. | + | Eclipse 3.7 (Indigo) was released in June 2011. |
| − | A Java 6 JRE/JDK is recommended for Eclipse 3.7.1. More information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 3.7.1 is provided [http://www.eclipse.org/projects/project-plan.php?planurl=/eclipse/development/plans/eclipse_project_plan_3_7.xml#target_environments here]. | + | A Java 6 JRE/JDK is recommended for Eclipse 3.7.1. More information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 3.7.1 is provided [http://www.eclipse.org/projects/project-plan.php?planurl=/eclipse/development/plans/eclipse_project_plan_3_7.xml#target_environments here]. |
| − | Download Eclipse from the [http://www.eclipse.org/downloads Eclipse Downloads Page]. | + | 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 Indigo" on Windows). You can optionally create a shortcut of the executable file ("eclipse.exe" on Windows, or "eclipse" on Linux). | + | 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 Indigo" 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. | + | 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. |
| − | ==Extending Eclipse== | + | == Extending Eclipse == |
| − | Use the ''Help | + | Use the ''Help > Install new software...'' menu option to add Indigo 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'') |
| − | ==More information== | + | == More information == |
| − | * [[FAQ Where do I get and install Eclipse?|Where do I get and install Eclipse?]] | + | *[[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]] | + | *[[Eclipse/Installation/Older Versions|Installation instructions for older versions of Eclipse]] |
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 19:25, 23 February 2012
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 3.7.1 (Indigo)
Eclipse 3.7 (Indigo) was released in June 2011.
A Java 6 JRE/JDK is recommended for Eclipse 3.7.1. More information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 3.7.1 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 Indigo" 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.
Extending Eclipse
Use the Help > Install new software... menu option to add Indigo 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)