Installing the |rti_me_h| Package
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|rti_me| is provided in two zip archives: 

- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-Unix.zip
- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-Windows.zip

where <version> matches the product version, such as `2.4.14.1`.
 
The only difference between the two archives is the line endings in the 
source code. The archive ending in Unix uses LF line endings, and the 
archive ending in Windows CRLF line endings.

|rti_me| requires a Java Run-Time Environment (JRE) to run *rtiddsgen* and 
version 1.8.121 or better is required. Note that JRE 1.9 and higher is not 
supported. If a compatible JRE run-time environment is not already installed 
a compatible JRE can be installed from one of the following bundles:


- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-jre-darwin.zip -- JRE for Darwin 32 and 64 Bit 
- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-jre-i86Linux.zip -- JRE for 32 bit Linux 
- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-jre-i86Win32.zip -- JRE for 32 bit Windows
- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-jre-x64Linux.zip -- JRE for 64 bit Linux
- |me_bundle_name|-<version>-jre-x64Win64.zip -- JRE for 64 bit Windows
 

Once installed, you will see a directory `|me_bundle_name|-<version>`. 
in the installation directory. This installation directory contains this 
documentation, the *rtiddsgen* code generation tool, and 
source code. 

.. only:: cert
    
    Obtaining |me_h| Libraries
    --------------------------

    |me| consists of a single static libray named ``librti_mez.a`` for each
    supported platform. This library includes all functionality supported by |me|. 
    Note that dynamic libraries do not exist for |me|. 

    |me| does **not** include precompiled libraries. There are 
    two types of libraries:

    - Libraries obtained from the Certification Data Package (CDP). These 
      libraries must be installed separately from this bundle. Applications that
      require certification evidence **must** be compiled and linked against
      the header files and libraries on the CDP. Please follow the instructions 
      on the CDP for installing these files. For more information, please contact
      RTI.
    
    - Libraries built from the source included in this bundle. These libraries are
      **not** valid with the certification evidence and are only suitable for 
      development purposes.