[news.eclipse.newcomer] Re: Basic Newby Question

[Jeff Myers <myersj@xxxxxxxxx>]

Art wrote:
 > Yes, that helps, Jeff.
> Although I don't know what a "launcher" is or does.
> I am familiar with all the other parts.
>
> Thanks,
> Art

A launcher in Eclipse terminology means the UI that allows you to launch 
(Run or Debug) the thing you're working on... the options that hang off 
the Run menu. It allows you to have multiple launch configurations, and 
specify options for what's being launched.  For instance, CDT's C/C++ 
launcher allows you to set program arguments, the working directory, and 
environment variable that will be in effect when you run your program.

 - Jeff