>Ubuntu (and especially Debian) don't like Oracle, they are packaged with OpenJDK. I don't know the functional difference, I >thought the whole idea was that they were compatible. Anyway, Oracle Java 7 is not in the default repos.
The reason Oracle's JDK is not in the default repos is because Oracle changed the license so that no one else can distribute it [1]. :( Though, as Rockwalrus mentioned, there should be only minor differences between OpenJDK and Oracle's JDK. [1] http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/12/java-to-be-removed-from-ubuntu- uninstalled-from-user-machines -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to eclipse in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1019273 Title: Version Bump to 4.3 Status in “eclipse” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Status in “eclipse” package in Debian: New Bug description: I find it necessary to have development tools synced to the latest, and I would request a version bump to Eclipse 4.2 Juno by quantal. It has special features for mobile development, and that is something which a lot of users will benefit from. Also, I am a "novice" if you may in terms of filling bugs for version bumps. Do tell me if this is the right way to do it. I checked debian- unstable, and I didnt find that the 4.2 package there yet. Thanks. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: eclipse 3.7.2-1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-25.40-generic 3.2.18 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-25-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu8 Architecture: amd64 Date: Fri Jun 29 18:13:26 2012 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Release amd64 (20120425) PackageArchitecture: all SourcePackage: eclipse UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/eclipse/+bug/1019273/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp