[news.eclipse.newcomer] Re: linux - root vs. standard user

[Muhammad Dwyer <muhammad.dwyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Have you tried launching eclipse with the -data parameter? Something like:

/opt/eclipse/eclipse -data /home/<your name>/<your development directory>

This will create an eclipse workspace under <your development directory> 
in your home directory. Should work!

> Hi,
>
> I started today with eclipse on Linux. I found out that you have to
> have write permission on the installation folder and configuration
> folder.
>
> This is really WEAK! All user related data should be stored in the
> HOME of
> the user. :-(
> But may be Eclipse is only a tool for Windows users.
> Ciao