| <p>The objectives of the Eclipse Packaging project are to</p> |
| <ul> |
| <li><b>Create entry level downloads based on defined user |
| profiles.</b> The project defined and created the EPP downloads of |
| Java Developer, Java EE Developer, C/C++ Developer and RCP Developer. |
| These downloads are available from the main Eclipse download page.</li> |
| |
| <li><b>Provide and integrate the EPP Usage Data Collector.</b> The |
| The Usage Data Collector collects information about how individuals |
| are using the Eclipse platform. The intent is to use this data to help |
| committers and organizations better understand how developers are |
| using Eclipse.</li> |
| |
| <li><b>Provide an installer that improves the install experience |
| of new users of Eclipse.</b></li> |
| |
| <li><b>Provide a platform that allows the creation of packages |
| (zip/tar downloads) from an update site.</b> The core technology of the |
| project will enable the creation of download packages that are created |
| by bundling Eclipse features from one or multiple Eclipse update sites.</li> |
| </ul> |