Follow these steps to begin experiencing the Flex Builder Linux alpha:

Download the Flex Builder Linux alpha http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/flexbuilder_linux.html

Run the installer either marking it as executable (chmod +x) or by using a shell to execute it

sh flexbuilder_linux_install_a3_033108.bin

root folder of eclipse (debian, ubuntu)

/usr/lib/eclipse

When prompted, specify whether to install Flash Player 9 (note that this is an updated version of Flash Player 9 and that Flex Builder Linux will work with earlier versions of Flash Player 9 for Linux). This is the debug version of Flash Player 9, which is required for debugging support and exception display.

Read the release notes

Start Eclipse

Note: You must create a new workspace before beginning. Select File > Switch Workspace from the menu bar and enter a new folder name. If the folder doesn’t exist, Eclipse creates it.

Ask questions and share your feedback in the Labs forum for Flex Builder Linux.

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