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Eclipse is one of the most popular software Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Written primarily in Java, it is an open source IDE that can be installed to develop Java, C, C++, Python, Perl  based applications. It has an extensible plugin system that can be used to develop applications.

The tutorial is intended to show you how you can install Eclipse IDE on Ubuntu Linux.

Install Eclipse Integrated Development Environment using Ubuntu Terminal

The installation process for Eclipse IDE using terminal or Ubuntu shell is a single command process. Here it goes:

• Open “Terminal” from Applications >> Accessories >> Terminal .

• Type the following command in the Terminal window:

sudo apt-get install eclipse

It will begin the download and Installation process for Eclipse KDE.

• Once the download process is over, you can start using Eclipse for development. Head over to Applications >> Programming >> Eclipse to access the installed IDE.

Further, you can add some plugins to support your development work. Personally, I find Web Tools very useful.

I prefer Shell based installation. You may check out the other ways to install Eclipse.

Eclipse From Synaptic Package Manager or Ubuntu Software Center

Ubuntu Software Center lists various software applications available on Ubuntu’s Official Repository and Partner repositories. Same is the case with Synaptic Package Manager, where you can add external repositories as well, from where software packages can be downloaded and installed.

From Ubuntu Software Center

• Head over to: Applications >> Ubuntu Software Center.

• Search for “Eclipse” and Click on Install.

• Once the installation is over, access the IDE from Applications >> Programming >> Eclipse.

From Synaptic Package Manager

• Head over to: System >> Administration >> Synaptic Package Manager.

• Perform a Quick Search for “Eclipse” and check the package(s) for installation.

• Once the installation is over, access the IDE from Applications >> Programming >> Eclipse.

Make sure you search and install those extra plugins to support your development process.

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