Just some simple commands I issue when I first install Ubuntu, to make my life a little easier. I do these via command line, but they sould also be available in the Applications > Add/Remove… and System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
- This installs various non-free things. I like ‘em.
sudo apt-get install amarok
- Music player. Can replace this with ’sudo apt-get install exaile’, but I prefer Amarok.
sudo apt-get install smplayer
- Video player. SMPlayer is a front-end for MPlayer. This installs it, too.
sudo apt-get install comix
- Comic book viewer. Opens and displays various .cb* files.
sudo apt-get install akregator
- Installs RSS feed reader. For KDE, but works fine for me under GNOME.
sudo apt-get install geany
- Text editor I tried due to boredom. Adding it to my ‘install first’ list.
Of course, you can combine them all into a single command line:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras amarok smplayer comix akregator geany
