There are other problems with Netbeans beyond the menu. I use ambiance but I also find the metal look and feel is FAR nicer:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CIIBEBYwCA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhanynowsky.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F04%2F27 %2Fnetbeans-ide-look-feel-under- ubuntu-12-04%2F&ei=fKQRULDSJ4Sr0QW1vYGoAg&usg=AFQjCNG4Q_OTjSU96UUTpIi- vYiXXM-EFA -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of OpenJDK, which is subscribed to openjdk-6 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/932274 Title: Regression: Unreadable menu bar with Ambiance theme in Java/Swing GTK L&F Status in Light Themes: Invalid Status in OpenJDK: New Status in “light-themes” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Status in “openjdk-6” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Status in “openjdk-7” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: Hi, I have a problem in netbeans (and other java applications) with Ambiance theme. The menu bar has a dark foreground color and the menu titles are unreadable. This problem didn't occur in Oneiric. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/light-themes/+bug/932274/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~openjdk Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~openjdk More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

