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Eclipse 4.6 Neon via ppa


How to install Eclipse 4.6 Neon via ppa on Linux Mint 18 x64 and update it with apt-get? Newest one in repository is 3.8. I know, that I can download it from website, but I want it to be automatically updated with system, as everything else.


Solution

  • According to the wiki, you'll need to install Neon using their installer and then follow the in-app upgrade process for later releases. They seem to be touting their installer as they best way to stay up to date at this point.

    Source: https://wiki.eclipse.org/FAQ_How_do_I_upgrade_Eclipse_IDE%3F

    ..to use Eclipse Neon IDE, you have to download a new package or use the Eclipse IDE Installer from http://eclipse.org/downloads . After Neon, the usual upgrade process detailed below works.

    There doesn't appear to be a repo configured to automatically update using your apt.