How to set an icon for Eclipse IDE in ubuntu?

 

Eclipse provides IDEs and platforms for nearly every language and architecture.  It is famous for Java IDE, C/C++, JavaScript and PHP IDEs built on extensible platforms. These platforms deliver the most extensive collection of add-on tools available for software developers.

Step by step explanation of setting launcher icon for Eclipse

Step 1: Goto the folder where eclipse is currently located.

 

Step 2: Now copy icon.xpm to /usr/share/pixmaps/eclipse.xpm

Step 3: Goto /usr/share/pixmaps/eclipse.xpm and check whether it is copied or not.

 

If you have done everything accordingly as explained above, you will see the launcher icon. Feel free to comment if you feel any questions.