Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?

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  1. Edwin
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    f14tomcat said:
    Edwin, I just tried that and it appears all it does is move it to the notification tray.
    Yeah, but then you're supposed to set 'Show no icons'!

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  3. f14tomcat
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    Edwin said:
    Yeah, but then you're supposed to set 'Show no icons'!

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    Is that a little like throwing the baby out with the bath water?
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  4. Edwin
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    f14tomcat said:
    Is that a little like throwing the baby out with the bath water?
    Naw, it's so you can run 'sketchy' programs without your mum noticing over your shoulder!
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  6. f14tomcat
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    Edwin said:
    Naw, it's so you can run 'sketchy' programs without your mum noticing over your shoulder!
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  7. Edwin
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    f14tomcat said:
    I'm not condoning that practice, I was just speculating!
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  8. f14tomcat
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    Edwin said:
    I'm condoning that practice, I was just speculating!
    Speculation most likely correct...
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  9. Edwin
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    Edwin said:
    I'm condoning that practice, I was just speculating!
    Sorry, I meant to say "I'm NOT condoning that practice..."
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  10. f14tomcat
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    Edwin said:
    Sorry, I meant to say "I'm NOT condoning that practice..."
    I know, I just mentally added it in as I read.....
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