I've had this issue as well. I think this is a unity error, and probably specifically dealing with that slightly wonky icon animation when installations occur.
For the record, I always have the software center maximized. ** Attachment added: "Screenshot from 2012-06-01 09:21:49.png" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/1007232/+attachment/3171412/+files/Screenshot%20from%202012-06-01%2009%3A21%3A49.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to software-center in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1007232 Title: The launcher doesn't hide after installing a app "for purchase" from Ubuntu Software Center Status in “unity” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Bug description: I have set the launcher as auto-hide. When I install an app of the "for purchase" section, the launcher will reveal after the payment process is done and won't hide. I have to restart unity to make it hide again. It has happened with all the "for purchase" apps I installed, even the ones that are free. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: software-center 5.2.2.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-24.39-generic 3.2.16 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-24-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu8 Architecture: amd64 Date: Thu May 31 22:17:34 2012 EcryptfsInUse: Yes InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Beta amd64 (20120301) PackageArchitecture: all SourcePackage: software-center UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1007232/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
