This will typically take you to the
current and stable release of BIRT. The developers seem to agree that the All-in-One
package is the typical way to go, as it is the first link on the page. Following is the
screenshot of what the BIRT download page looks like:
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Additionally, older and pre-release versions of BIRT are available from the More
Downloads section of the BIRT Download Page. From this link, you can retrieve
older releases, current milestone builds, and the latest nightly release for those who
want to stay on the cutting edge.
Shown in the previous screenshot is the full download page for BIRT 2.2.1.1. From
here, I can retrieve the various installation packages, such as the RCP Standalone
Report Designer, the BIRT Source Code, and various other runtime libraries and
demo databases. As I am installing the All-in-One package, I downloaded the release
for Windows.
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The BIRT All-in-One installation package is a large ZIP file (roughly 240 Mb); so
for individuals who already have an Eclipse installation and are limited by a small
amount of bandwidth, this may not be an attractive option. But for individuals with
access to high-speed Internet or not having an existing Eclipse installation, this
works out fine. This ZIP file contains a full Eclipse installation, with the BIRT
plug-ins already installed and pre-configured for use.
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