This is my list of programs to install on a fresh Ubuntu. I will continually add to it as things come up. If you want to install everything at once, check out the code at the bottom.
Ubuntu Tweak - http://ubuntu-tweak.com/
A really handy app that opens up a wealth of useful settings.
Google Chrome – http://www.google.com/chrome
The extremely fast web browser from Google.
Skype – http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/
Gimp
Gimp used to come default with Ubuntu. For whatever reason, this excellent image editor no longer comes pre-installed. Not to Worry!
sudo apt-get install gimp
Gnome-Do
With this program, I can search for and open programs and documents with a few keystrokes. Super + Spacebar, to be precise. This shortcut is customizable.
sudo apt-get install gnome-do
Ubuntu Restricted Extras
For me, this is essential. It installs flash, java, the mp3 codec, and more.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Wine
It is handy to be able to run the occasional windows app.
sudo apt-get install wine
Nautilus Open Terminal
This a small and convenient little app that adds an “open terminal here” in Nautilus.
sudo apt-get install nautilus-open-terminal
Got another suggestion? Leave a comment!
Install it all:
Run:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:chromium-daily
sudo add-apt-repository “deb http://archive.canonical.com/ lucid partner”
then:
sudo apt-get update
and finally:
sudo apt-get install gimp tweak skype gnome-do wine nautilus-open-terminal chromium-browser ubuntu-restricted-extras
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:chromium-daily
sudo add-apt-repository “deb http://archive.canonical.com/ lucid partner”
I think there are a few areas missing:
1. Torrent downloads : Transmission is very basic. I use Deluge. Heard muTorrent for Linux is in the pipeline too!
2. Music : light and fast and Winampish – Audacious
3. Videos : VLC
4. Chat : Pidgin – because Empathy is a bit clunky.
5. Twitter : TweetDeck is what I've been using but I had some issues with Adobe Air installation… The icon looks funny sometimes and app crashes occasionally too… wonder why. any idea?
VLC is a must. I don't like Google Chrome because it crashes too often for no reason. GIMP is a must. I also use Avant Window Navigator which is a dock.
By the way what is the super button? My keyboard doesn't have anything called super.
by that I mean the key with the windows logo
Oh really? Well, thanks. Never thought this would be the win key.
I also use Avant Window Navigator its the best dock out there!