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Create custom Ubuntu Unity Launcher
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| gksudo gedit /usr/share/applications/name_of_your_app.desktop | |
| # and add the below text in the file | |
| [Desktop Entry] | |
| Name=Eclipse Helios | |
| Comment=Eclipse Helios | |
| Exec=/external/apps/eclipse-jee-helios-SR2-linux-gtk-x86_64/eclipse/eclipse | |
| Icon=/external/apps/eclipse-jee-helios-SR2-linux-gtk-x86_64/eclipse/icon.xpm | |
| Terminal=false | |
| Type=Application | |
| StartupNotify=true | |
| Categories=Application; | |
| # customize it to fit your needs (app name, paths ...) | |
| # save it. | |
| # search the app by its name in Ubuntu Dash and open it | |
| # right click the launcher item and select 'Keep in launcher' as you would do it with apps which normally integrate with Unity's launcher |
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