[Bug 123064] Re: Upgrade to Eclipse 3.4.1

[Victor Costan]

@Rockwalrus: thanks for the insight!
So, suppose the .deb only includes the minimum necessary to install plug-ins (I think that would be the platform install; a bit more than RCP). This base wouldn't be update-able -- updates would install, but wouldn't be picked up by Eclipse. I think that's ok, because I usually have to re-install when switching the platform version (3.4 to 3.4.1)
On the other hand, I would have to use some Update Manager (ideally P2, it's slightly fewer clicks; classic is also pretty much OK) for anything outside this.
This would give me most of the value of the .deb (automatic JVM installation, the directory setup, the icon in the Start Menu.) Would this be feasible?

@GSMD: Some people use Eclipse for developing in other languages. For
example, I don't use the JDT at all (I do ruby, python, sometime C,
sometime Latex). Plus, if JDT is installed via Update Manager, it can be
updated. So I believe it's better to keep JDT out of the .deb. Side-
perk: it's easier to get the package done.

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