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Upgrading Eclipse from 2.1 to 2.1.1 [message #74592]

Fri, 11 July 2003 09:03

Eclipse User

Hi,

I have been comiling my Java programs in Eclipse 2.1.0 Build id:
200303071024
I recently downloaded Eclipse 2.1.1 Build id: 200306271545.

I wish to upgrade to 2.1.1.
I know it is as simple as extracting the 2.1.1 zip to a folder and then
migrating the 2.1.0 workspace to 2.1.1
(else create the projects in the 2.1.1 workspace, one by one)

I did some exploration, and found simple extracting eclipse 2.1.1 ON TOP
OF 2.1.0 will NOT overwrite ALL plugins and features of eclipse 2.1.0 as
the names differ.
For e.g.
In .\features of 2.1.0 we have "org.eclipse.jdt.source_2.1.0" and in
In .\features of 2.1.1 we have "org.eclipse.jdt.source_2.1.1"
Similarly,
In .\plugins of 2.1.0 we have "org.eclipse.jdt.core_2.1.0" and in
In .\plugins of 2.1.1 we have "org.eclipse.jdt.core_2.1.1"

The contents of similar named folders however have the same name (and will
of course be upgraded - I guess)

and so on with many other folders

Where does Eclipse store the info on which plugin/ feature to use?
I mean use "org.eclipse.jdt.source_2.1.1" and not
"org.eclipse.jdt.source_2.1.0"
etc..

I expect and know an answer, like,
"One can extract ver 2.1.1 on top of 2.1.0 (selecting overwrite existing
files if any).
Eclipse when started will prompt to apply the upgrade or to remove it"

But that aside I still would like to know where Eclipse keeps info "on
what feature/ plugin" to use.
Just for kicks.

rgds
g1

Re: Upgrading Eclipse from 2.1 to 2.1.1 [message #74646 is a reply to message #74592]

Fri, 11 July 2003 10:06

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: eric.rizzo.jibeinc.com

Jeevan S wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been comiling my Java programs in Eclipse 2.1.0 Build id:
> 200303071024
> I recently downloaded Eclipse 2.1.1 Build id: 200306271545.
>
> I wish to upgrade to 2.1.1.
> I know it is as simple as extracting the 2.1.1 zip to a folder and then
> migrating the 2.1.0 workspace to 2.1.1
> (else create the projects in the 2.1.1 workspace, one by one)

Why not just use the built-in Update Manager? It will detect, download,
and install all available updates for Eclipse.

Eric
--
Eric Rizzo
Software Architect
Jibe, Inc.
http://www.jibeinc.com

Re: Upgrading Eclipse from 2.1 to 2.1.1 [message #74700 is a reply to message #74646]

Fri, 11 July 2003 10:31

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: dcorbin.imperitek.com

Eric Rizzo wrote:
> Jeevan S wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been comiling my Java programs in Eclipse 2.1.0 Build id:
>> 200303071024
>> I recently downloaded Eclipse 2.1.1 Build id: 200306271545.
>>
>> I wish to upgrade to 2.1.1.
>> I know it is as simple as extracting the 2.1.1 zip to a folder and then
>> migrating the 2.1.0 workspace to 2.1.1
>> (else create the projects in the 2.1.1 workspace, one by one)
>
>
> Why not just use the built-in Update Manager? It will detect, download,
> and install all available updates for Eclipse.
>
> Eric

I'll tell you why I don't. If you have problems, it's hard to backout
the upgrade.

David

Re: Upgrading Eclipse from 2.1 to 2.1.1 [message #74751 is a reply to message #74700]

Fri, 11 July 2003 10:48

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: eric.rizzo.jibeinc.com

David Corbin wrote:

>> Why not just use the built-in Update Manager? It will detect,
>> download, and install all available updates for Eclipse.
>>
>> Eric
>
>
> I'll tell you why I don't. If you have problems, it's hard to backout
> the upgrade.

I think that is what the Saved Configurations feature is for. I always
do a "save current configuration" before updating so that I could
re-load that config if I don't like what I get in the update.

Also, I have a Windoze scheduled task (cron job) that zips up my Eclipse
installation and workspace every night to a backup directory. I always
have 2-3 days' worth of backed-up installs/workspaces to fall back on if
I ever get into trouble (haven't needed them yet, but I did corrupt my
workspace once before and that prompted me to write the scheduled
script). I'd be happy to post the batch file if you're interested.

HTH,
Eric
--
Eric Rizzo
Software Architect
Jibe, Inc.
http://www.jibeinc.com

Re: Upgrading Eclipse from 2.1 to 2.1.1 [message #74797 is a reply to message #74646]

Fri, 11 July 2003 12:05

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: daniel.megert.gmx.net

Eric Rizzo wrote:

> Jeevan S wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been comiling my Java programs in Eclipse 2.1.0 Build id:
>> 200303071024
>> I recently downloaded Eclipse 2.1.1 Build id: 200306271545.
>>
>> I wish to upgrade to 2.1.1.
>> I know it is as simple as extracting the 2.1.1 zip to a folder and then
>> migrating the 2.1.0 workspace to 2.1.1
>> (else create the projects in the 2.1.1 workspace, one by one)
>
>
> Why not just use the built-in Update Manager? It will detect,
> download, and install all available updates for Eclipse.

Because the Update Manager does not support to update from an
integration build to a full version. It's purpose is to update from one
official final versions to a new one, e.g. original 2.0 to 2.1. Note
that in above scenario the Update Manager will do some updating but the
result might be surprising.

Dani

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