1. ubuntu users have the same problem https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/eclipse/+bug/109583
2. i found this bug fix from Arnold Daniels and it work for me http://blog.adaniels.nl/?p=14 $sudo apt-get --purge remove libswt3.2-gtk-* #lets him remove all eclipse pakages and reinstall eclipse $sudo apt-get install eclipse now eclipse start... regards, Rene -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]