Install Ubuntu 11.04

Set up Graphical Card

See Nvidia Driver Using Envy. Set up your preferred graphical resolution.

Set up Software Sources

Set up software sources, update and upgrade;

On Ubuntu Software tab uncheck Source code. On Third-Party Software tab check partner and partner (Source Code). On Updates tab select Install security updates without confirmation.

Add Medibuntu repository and install restricted extras - commonly used restricted packages. See Adding Medibuntu Repository and Installing Restricted Extras.

Add Additional Users

Add users. Restore their information, if any.

Set up the Keyboard Layouts

Add additional keyboard layouts and keyboard layout indicator for easy layout change. Set up the keyboard shortcut for layout switch.

Install and set up necessary programs

See Programs for Ubuntu.

Skype - see Installing Skype and Setting It Up on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, 8.10 or 9.04.

Firefox

• install Google Toolbar
• Install Firebug
• FlashPlayer - it should be OK if you have installed restricted extras. Open YouTube and check.

Set up a Scanner

To set up a scanner, see Installing and Configuring Canon CanoScan Lide25 Scanner on Ubuntu.

Set up File Sharing

Install samba.

Set up samba server to use your Windows domain: System / Administration / Samba / Preferences

Add shared folders.

WinFF

See How to Convert AVI into FLV, Cut Clips and Generate Thumbnail from an AVI Video

Other Programs

Gscan2PDF

Bluefish

Filezilla (Настройте да използва редактора Bluefish за редактиране на файлове. Пътят към програмата е /usr/bin/bliefish).

Backup

See Backup and Restore Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, 8.10 or 9.04.

Create Shortcuts

I store Media files on external HDD, so I change the Video, Music and Pictures folder in Home folder to shortcuts to the correct directories.

Install VMware

Following the instructions here

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VMware/Server

Set up the PC for Playing DVDs

http://www.dreamingisdigital.com/2011/05/13/how-to-play-dvds-in-ubuntu-11-04/

1. Open a Terminal Window and type
   

   sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

2. Type
   

   sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh

3. Insert DVD and watch it with Movie player.

Duplicity

Backup

FTP account

Ampache

Music streaming

- Banshee – Install Ampache Extension for Banshee. Ubuntu Software Center > Banshee > Addons.

Online TV

sopcast-player

SopCast Player is designed to be an easy to use Linux GUI front-end for the p2p streaming technology developed by SopCast

http://code.google.com/p/sopcast-player/wiki/Installation

http://forum.learnfree.eu/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1474