Installing Eclipse is relatively easy, but does involve a few steps and software from at least two different sources. Eclipse is a Java-based application and, as such, requires a Java runtime environment (JRE) in order to run.
Eclipse 4.6 (Neon)
Eclipse 4.6 (Neon)is scheduled for release on June 22, 2016.
Consider using the Installer. Please see 6 Steps to Install Eclipse.
A Java 8 JRE/JDK is required to run all Neon packages based on Eclipse 4.6. The reasoning behind requiring Java 8 are discussed here.
Eclipse 4.5 (Mars)
Eclipse 4.5 (Mars) was released on June 24, 2015.
Consider using the new Installer! Please see 6 Steps to Install Eclipse.
A Java 7 JRE/JDK is required for all Mars package downloads based on Eclipse 4.5. Information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 4.5 is providedhere.
Eclipse 4.4 (Luna)
Eclipse 4.4 (Luna) was released on June 25, 2014.
A Java 7 JRE/JDK is required for most of the Luna package downloads based on Eclipse 4.4. Information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 4.4 is provided here.
Eclipse 4.3 (Kepler)
Eclipse 4.3 (Kepler) was released in June 2013.
A Java 6 JRE/JDK is recommended for Eclipse 4.3. More information concerning tested configurations for Eclipse 4.3 is provided here.