There are many thing eclipse could do to make packaging easier: * Provide a source package (preferred as tar.gz) which does not contain any compiled file (like .jar). * One command (like running ant) to build all binary files from scratch. * One command to cleanup the directory (delete all generated files). * Work with OpenJDK 6. * Maybe one command to install the generated files (should pay attention to the DESTDIR variable). * A license file which lists all relevant information. * The plug-in system should allow users to install plug-ins into their home directories. * The plug-in system should allow plug-ins to be installed system wide (only) by Debian packages. * The possibility to disable the update system (the Debian package system provides updates).
Maybe some points on the list are already resolved. The last time I tried to work on the eclipse package, I failed on configuring/compiling eclipse (and of course understanding the build process). If someone wants to help me understanding/compiling eclipse please feel free to contact me directly (e.g. by IRC or mail). At the earliest in August/September I have time to work on the package. I will then have a look at the Linux Tools Project. I think it is at most possible to provide an up-to-date package for karmic/jaunty in a PPA and pushing this version then in karmic+1. It's on my todo list, but I cannot promise anything (because I like working on smaller/easier packages). -- Upgrade to Eclipse 3.5.0 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/123064 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
