Eclipse won't open and I receive the following error message:

"Could not launch the product because the associated workspace is currently in use."

I logged out and tried a different workstation, but received the same error.


Eclipse terminated incorrectly and left a lock file. Delete the lock file by running this command:
    rm /home/yourusername/workspace/.metadata/.lock

Eclipse should start properly after deleting that file and you will still have your work.

If that doesn't fix the problem, delete the entire .metadata folder. In this case, Eclipse will lose the knowledge of what projects you had in the workspace. You will have to import the project with

File > Import > Existing Projects into Workspace > Next

Then browse to /home/yourusername/workspace and select the projects you want to have in your workspace.