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I use PDT for PHP development. I am going to start learning Java. What packages should I install in PDT in order to have at least the same functionality as if I would fresh install Eclipse IDE for Java Developers?

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You will need to install JDT plugin with current eclipse installation.

http://www.eclipse.org/jdt/

Depending upon your eclipse version add following remote site (from help>install new software>add ) and check for Java plugins:

Galileo - http://download.eclipse.org/releases/galileo

Helios - http://download.eclipse.org/releases/helios

YoK
It is better to install the full EPP package for Java. See this post for Galileo, it's about the same for Helios: http://bewarethepenguin.blogspot.com/2009/07/screencast-creating-eclipse-download.html
zvikico
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If you just want to use basic Java functionality, just select Window->Open Perspective->(Others...->)Java and you are good to go. As Eclipse is written in Java, the basic functions are always included. Even the debugger should be available.

I use my Eclipse with Aptana also for Java development.

Kau-Boy