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Eclipse Releases

I recommend using Eclipse 3.4.2 (Ganymede) as that is the version installed on the computers in the ITEE computer labs.

You should download the archive that corresponds to the operating system you want to run Eclipse on.

Eclipse Classic (Ganymede) 3.4.2 (150 MB) [Linux 32-bit] [Linux 64-bit] [Mac OS X (Carbon)] [Windows]

Java Development Kit (JDK)

You should download the installer that corresponds to the operating system you want to run eclipse on. Note: Mac OS X comes with its own Java implementation (you may need to install the XCode development tools).

JDK 6 update 14 (73-78 MB) [Linux] [Windows]

FAQ

1. Is Eclipse installed on the ITEE lab computers?

   Yes, it should be.

2. Do I need to buy Eclipse to install it on my personal computer?

   No. Eclipse is freely downloadable from the Eclipse Foundation [eclipse.org].

3. Do I need a Java Runtime Environment?

   Yes. You need a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run Eclipse and to run any Java programs your write. You can freely download the Java Runtime Environment (or the Java Development Kit, which includes a JRE) from Sun Microsystems [java.sun.com].

4. Which versions of Eclipse and Java should I install on my personal computer?

   I suggest Eclipse Classic release 3.4.2 (Ganymede) and Java 1.6.

Assignment Troubleshooting

1. How do I import the supplied project archives into Eclipse?

   In the "File::import" dialog use the "Existing Projects into Workspace" option. Hint, type "Existing" into the filter field.

   Note that the next dialog will hide any projects that already exist in the workspace.

   

2. When I import the supplied archives Eclipse complains about build path errors.

   You will need to remove then readd the references to the JRE System Library and JUnit on the build path.

   1. Select the project in the Package Explorer.
   2. Right click the project, then mouseover "BuildPath", then click "Configure Build Path" - this will cause a dialog to appear and the "Java Build Path" item should be selected.
   3. Select the "Libraries" tab.
   4. Select the "JRE System Library" from the "JARs and class folders on the build path" list.
   5. Click remove.
   6. Select the "JUnit 3" from the "JARs and class folders on the build path" list.
   7. Click remove.
   8. Click "Add Library".
   9. Select the "JRE System Library" option, then click next, then finish.
   10. Click "Add Library".
   11. Select the "Junit" option, then click next, then finish.
   12. Finally click "OK" to close the dialog.