eclipse on Ubuntu Linux: annoying scroll bars issue

To fix the scoll bars issues in Eclipse on Ubuntu Linux (Unity):

1. Create a wrapper script to start eclipse (Note replace /opt/eclipse to the location where your eclipse is installed):

   sudo vi /usr/local/bin/eclipse

   #!/bin/bash
   # fix the menu issue
   export UBUNTU_MENUPROXY=0
   
   # fix the scroll bar issue
   export LIBOVERLAY_SCROLLBAR=0
   
   /opt/eclipse/eclipse
   

   you need to set the file mode to be executable:

   sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/eclipse

2. Create a desktop shortcut/launcher:

   vi ~/Desktop/Eclipse.desktop

   #!/usr/bin/env xdg-open
   
   [Desktop Entry]
   Version=1.0
   Type=Application
   Terminal=false
   Icon[en_US]=/opt/eclipse/icon.xpm
   Name[en_US]=eclipse
   Exec=/usr/local/bin/eclipse
   Name=eclipse
   Icon=/opt/eclipse/icon.xpm
   

3. Now you can either click the Eclipse icon on your desktop or type 'eclipse' in a Terminal window to start eclipse