What is Equinox OSGi

Equinox is a lightweight, high performance, module system for Java.  No more JAR-hell.  No more wondering which version of the code you have. Using Equinox as your runtime you get full control of the running code including the ability to dynamically reconfigure the system and rock solid performance that powers many of the largest commercial systems. Think of Equinox as an extension of your JRE.

At its core Equinox is an implementation of the modular OSGi framework specification -- in fact, it is the reference implementation. The Equinox project includes a wide array of standard and additional service implementations in support of scenarios from embedded to desktop to server-side.

The Equinox project was founded by and is co-led by EclipseSource team members.

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Why Equinox OSGi

Equinox is standard
Equinox technology is based on a set of specifications from the OSGi Alliance.  The core specification for the modularity framework is the basis of JSR-291 and Equinox is the reference implementation of both. With Equinox you not only get the power of standards, you are using the gold standard implementation.

Modularity == Agility
Highly modular systems are more agile. Look at Eclipse itself.  Equinox is the basic framework under all Eclipse applications.  By using Equinox you can bring that level of flexibility and agility to your project and your business. Create new product configurations without writing code. Embed existing business logic in new applications. Get the solution you need when you need it.

Equinox runs your code everywhere
Mobile computing. Rich clients. Web 2.0. JEE. Cloud computing. Virtualization.  The number of computing platforms is exploding. Equinox enables modularity in all of these environments.  Not only that, in many cases you can reuse your bundles across the computing landscape.

Equinox changes with you
Requirements change.  Its a given. Using Equinox you can build highly dynamic systems that adapt to current users and requirements. Deploy a new application that needs additional function? Add the function without taking the system down. Done with something?  Unload it and save resources.

Equinox scales
Equinox scales up to thousands of collaborating components. Agressive use of lazy activation and lazy loading mean that your application takes only the resources required.  At the other end of the spectrum, Equinox itself is small enough to run in embedded wearable computers, telematics units and process control systems.