# Other Reference Information

The following specifications, white papers, and design notes describe various aspects of the Eclipse Platform.

## Basic platform information

- The Eclipse Launcher
- Runtime options
- API rules of engagement
- Naming conventions
- Glossary of terms
- Map of platform plug-ins
- Starting Eclipse from Java
- Multi-user installs
- Third party libraries and classloading
- Plug-in manifest
- OSGi bundle manifest
- Project description file
- Message bundles
- Running on GCJ
- A description of the "platform" URL protocol

## User interface information

- Tips for making user interfaces accessible
- Supporting bidirectional text

## Product install and configuration information

- How to write an Eclipse installer
- About.ini file format
- Plug-in archives
- Feature manifest
- Feature archives
- The platform.xml file
- Running update manager from command line
- The Executable configuration file
- The dropins folder and supported file layouts

## Eclipse.org articles index

The eclipse.org site contains technical articles about many topics of interest. Check the index regularly for the latest technical information regarding Eclipse.