That's because Kopete is integrated in the "Message indicator" in the system tray.
If you de-install the package kopete-message-indicator, this integration is disabled and the tray icon will show as normally.
That's because Kopete is integrated in the "Message indicator" in the system tray.
If you de-install the package kopete- message- indicator, this integration is disabled and the tray icon will show as normally.