As a workaround, I modified my /usr/share/applications/netbeans-7.1.1.desktop file and added this line:
StartupWMClass=NetBeans IDE 7.1.1 and now unity matches the running netbeans with the launcher icon. I used CCSM / Window Management to grab the WM Class. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/754334 Title: unity launcher does not retain netbeans application To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/bamf/+bug/754334/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs