How to Install Eclipse IDE for PHP on Linux Mint – Step-by-step

Getting Started

5. 5. Launching Eclipse PHP IDE

   Finally, Launch & Enjoy Eclipse
   First, Make a Symlink:

   sudo ln -s /opt/eclipse/eclipse /usr/local/bin/eclipse

   And Now you can Start Eclipse from Terminal simply with:

   eclipse

6. 6. Making a Menu App Launcher

   How to Create App Launcher on Desktop Main Menu.

   Make Launcher for Menu Guide

   How to Create a Desktop Launcher on GNU/Linux Desktops