[news.eclipse.technology.equinox] RFC: multiple plugins providing the sa

["Jeff McAffer" <jeff_mcaffer_REMOVE@xxxxxxxxxx>]

There has been some discussion regarding the usecases for multiple plugins
providing (exporting) the same Java packages/classes.  This is problematic
in cases where one plugin requires two others which export different copies
of the same class/package or where one plugin provides some of the classes
provided by a prerequisite.  It also presents some challenges for the
implementation of the runtime.

This request for comment is seeking your input on the problem.  Please read
and comment on
    http://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=36113

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Jeff