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Create custom Ubuntu Unity Launcher
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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