PyDev Jython Interactive Console on Eclipse fails to be created

Question

Why might my Jython Interactive Console fail to be created when called in Eclipse?

Following the \'Using Jython in an IDE\' instructions in the Jython manual (http:/

Answer 1

This error occured due to badly configured proxy settings, specifically the proxy exceptions did not include 'localhost' and '127.0.0.1'. This resulted in requests from Eclipse to itself through localhost being diverted through the proxy, which neither the proxy nor Eclipse were happy with.

The solution (in Windows XP) was to open Internet Options -> Connections (tab) -> LAN Settings -> Advanced, and then add localhost;127.0.0.1; to the beginning of the Exceptions list.