Use equinox p2 to simplify Eclipse plug-in installation from www.ibm.com/developerworks)

The plug-in Update device has been completely rewritten in eclipse v3.4, And now uses the Equinox P2 framework to replace the original update manager. Equinox P2 is a new and advanced Configuration System for installing, searching, and managing eclipse installations, and is easier to use than the previous update manager. This article reviews the defects of the previous update manager and explains the new equinox P2 features used to install and update the Eclipse plug-in.

Summary:

I. Plug-in installation problems before eclipse v3.4

1. manually download and install

2. Gui Installation

 

2. Manually install the eclipse v3.4 plug-in

3. Share the plug-in between multiple eclipse Installations

4. Use equinox P2 update UI to install eclipse v3.4 plug-in

5. Use the old update manager in eclipse v3.4

Chinese site:

Http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/cn/opensource/os-eclipse-equinox-p2/index.html#resources

English address:

Http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/opensource/library/os-eclipse-equinox-p2/index.html? S_tact = 105agx52 & s_cmp = content

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