How-to Install Eclipse 4.2 Juno for Java Developers on Oracle Linux 6.4 Gnome 64bit Desktop Easy Visual-Guide

The Guide Show Step-by-Step How-to Install and Getting-Started with the Latest Eclipse 4.2 Juno for Java SE Development on Oracle Linux 6.4 Gnome x8664 Desktop.

On Oracle Linux there is also the Possibility to Install via YUM the old Eclipse 3.6 Helios Classic Platform and After Add the Java Development PlugIn.

So to Dispose of the Latest Eclipse IDE Platform on Oracle Linux we Proceed to Direct Download and Installation of the Eclipse 4.2 Juno IDE for Java SE Development Linux Release.

The Content and Details are Expressly Reduced to Give Focus Only to the Essentials Instructions and Commands and Make Tut Easier to Read and Digest ;)

1. Download Latest Eclipse Java IDE for Linux:

   Eclipse 4.2 Java Linux

   Select the Latest Eclipse Juno Java Release 64bit for Linux from the List Contained.
2. Double-Click on Archive and Extract Eclipse into /tmp
3. Open Terminal Window
   
4. Relocate Eclipse

   su

   mv /tmp/eclipse /opt

5. Create a Symlink

   ln -s /opt/eclipse/eclipse /usr/bin/eclipse

   After you can Start Eclipse JSE from Terminal simply with:

   eclipse

6. Create an Eclipse Launcher for Easy-Starting:

   How-to Create Gnome Menu Launcher

   The Guide Contains Detailed Instructions about to Create an Application Launcher on Linux Gnome Desktop.
   

7. Install Recommended Oracle Java SE JDK7

   Install JDK7 for Oracle Linux

   To Get the Best Results from Eclipse Platform and Installed Plugins is Strongly Recommended You Proceed Also to Install the Oracle Official Java JDK7 on System!