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Eclipse 3.1 Released

Posted by Zonk on from the new-flavour-of-coffee dept.

Jeff Myers writes "Eclipse version 3.1 was just released and is available for download. There are quite a few new and noteworthy features added in this release - including full support for Java 5.0 and improved support for developing rich client applications based on the Eclipse platform." Update: 06/28 21:03 GMT by Z : Denis emailed to request we use mirrors, as they're already getting hammered pretty hard.

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  1. Is it just me, or couldn't posts about Dev things by WillAffleckUW · · Score: 5, Insightful

    maybe include:

    1. a short description of what it is [a better browser, a sliced bread device, a program for counting sheep]; and

    2. a link to a resource page on what it is [like the basic description in detail for geeks] ...

    Seriously, I haven't the faintest idea what Eclipse is - is it a device to crash the moon into the earth to make a [evil laugh] MILLION DOLLARS!!! - or is it the latest hamster-management software program for hamster farming?

    ok, i'll be quiet ... but seriously, you only post a short two line post on something and no details and the frickin web site is /. already so who the heck knows what it is ...

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  2. Bit Torrent by amembleton · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Are there any .torrent links for this new version of Eclipse?

  3. Recipe for /.ing by dtfinch · · Score: 4, Insightful

    1) Release 100mb download, with stated goal of reaching a million downloads.
    2) Post link on slashdot _before_ the download has been mirrored.
    3) Watch in horror as tens of thousands of users try to download from the main server because it's not on the mirrors because the mirrors can't reach the main server.