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Ubuntu 9.04 Post Installation Guide

Written by axel

Ubuntu 9.04 codenamed Jaunty Jackalope is released. Without any doubt Ubuntu is the most popular Linux Distribution nowadays. Its ease of installation has turned many users to Linux and the Ubuntu Community is constantly growing.

In this Ubuntu Post Installation Guide I will show you some things to make your Ubuntu experience even better. Instructions on needed codecs and additional applications are provided. But enough with the talking, let's get started.

**Note: In the following guide I use gnome-terminal and apt-get to install some programs. However if you prefer you can use Synaptic Package Manager. You will find it under System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager. Just search for the package I mention, click on it to mark it for installation and click Apply.

1. Proprietary Applications

* Ubuntu Restricted Extras

The Ubuntu Restricted Extras will install Adobe Flash Player, a set of Microsoft Fonts (msttcorefonts), multimedia codecs (w32codecs or w64codecs), mp3-compatible encoding (lame), FFMpeg, extra Gstreamer codecs, the package for DVD decoding (libdvdread4, but see below for info on libdvdcss2), and the unrar archiver. Moreover it installs plugins on Firefox such as Flash Plugin, QuickTime, DivX, VLC and Windows Media Player.

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

Note: Installation only works completely and properly when done from the command-line Terminal. The entire package will not usually install completely from within a Package Manager.

2. Multimedia

* Audio and Video Playback

Playing a Video (XVid, DivX etc.) or Audio (MP3) file has become pretty easy. Just double click the file you want and allow Totem to automatically download the needed codecs. But you could also do this by yourself very easily by installing a package which contains all the needed codecs and more. Just look below at Ubuntu Restricted Extras.

* DVD Playback

In Ubuntu 9.04 there is no need to manually configure the Medibuntu repository. If you have previously installed Ubuntu Restricted Extras skip the following command. If you haven't open a terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install libdvdread4
Next type:

sudo apt-get install totem-gstreamer
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh

* SMPlayer

Ubuntu 9.04 by default comes with totem as its video and media player. Personally, I prefer SMPlayer for watching my video files and movie DVDs. SMPlayer is a GUI frontend it for mplayer. To install it type:

sudo apt-get install smplayer smplayer-themes
You will find it under Applications -> Sound & Video -> Smplayer

* VLC

Many users prefer the Video Lan Client (VLC) as their multimedia player. Simply install it by typing:

sudo apt-get install vlc

3. Eye Candy

* Change Usplash Theme

This is the splash screen you see at boot, when you are asked for a login and password. You can change the USplash screen using the utility startupmanager. Startup Manager can also be used to change GRUB boot settings, such as the timeout in bootloader menu. Install it by typing:

sudo apt-get install startupmanager
It will be installed under System -> Administration -> StartUp-Manager

To download additional USplash themes go to www.gnome-look.org

* Compiz Fusion

Compiz Fusion allows you to use advanced desktop effects such as the rotating cube desktop.

sudo apt-get install compiz compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-fusion-plugins-main compiz-fusion-plugins-extra fusion-icon
Run Applications -> System Tools -> Compiz Fusion Icon. A blue icon will appear to the tray. From here you can configure Compiz.

* Conky

Conky is a light-weight system monitor for X, that displays any information on your desktop.

sudo apt-get install conky

* Screenlets

Screenlets are small applications that are laying on your desktop. Eye candy stuff and useful in many ways. Just type:

sudo apt-get install screenlets
Go to Applications -> Accessories –> Screenlets choose the screenlet you want click launch/add (you can choose Auto start on login)

You can download additional screenlets from www.gnome-look.org or from screenlets.org from

4. Internet Applications

* Firewall

By default Ubuntu has ufw, a netfilter firewall, installed. If you want a Graphical Interface (GUI) install gufw

sudo apt-get install gufw

* Google Earth

Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others. To install it type:

sudo apt-get install googleearth-package
make-googleearth-package --force
sudo dpkg -i googleearth*.deb
Afterwards you will find Google Earth under Applications -> Internet -> Google Earth

If you want to uninstall Google Earth open a terminal and type:

sudo dpkg --purge googleearthThis will remove all configuration files of Google Earth as well.

* Skype

Skype is the popular VOIP and video conferencing program. Open a terminal and type:
wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype-install.deb
You will find it under Applications -> Internet -> Skype.
If you have a 64-bit sytem you must install some extra packages before. Type:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2 libqt4-core libqt4-gui

* XChat - IRC Client

XChat is a popular client for connecting to the Internet Relay Chat network. Open a terminal and type:
sudo apt-get install xchat
You will find it under Applications -> Internet -> XChat IRC.

5. System Applications

* Gnome Do

GNOME Do (Do) is an intelligent launcher tool that makes performing common tasks on your computer simple and efficient. Do not only allows you to search for items in your desktop environment (e.g. applications, contacts, bookmarks, files, music), it also allows you to specify actions to perform on search results (e.g. run, open, email, chat, play).

sudo apt-get install gnome-do

You can run it through Applications -> Accessories -> Gnome Do or by pressing Windows Key + Space. The first time you run it press the little arrow at the top right and adjust its preferences.

You might also want to enable Docky which is a frontend for Gnome Do. To do so go to Preferences -> Appearance and select Docky as the theme.

6. Java

* Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Firefox Java Plugin

Close Firefox if it's running, open a terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jre sun-java6-plugin

* Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)

If you want to build applications, applets, and components using the Java programming language you need to install JDK.

sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jdk

7. Ubuntu books

Here are some books you can read to learn more about Ubuntu Desktop and Server, Administration and Security!

If there are other things you would like to see in this guide just drop me a comment here. Enjoy!

** Note: Because of the many sites that are direct linking to my guide I face heavy traffic. If you wish to help me pay for the hosting and bandwidth you can make a donate. Thank you!

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Ahmed said:

	Excellent Work Axel as usual i will install it soon with my beloved Fedora
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April 27, 2009
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axel said:

	Thank you very much Ahmed! I will work on this guide and add more information. I hope it will become like my Fedora 10 Installation Guide.
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April 28, 2009
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nadna said:

	really useful guide, thanks!
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DevilZOwN said:

	This is probably one of the most concise and simplest guides I've seen regarding Ubuntu 9.04. Definitely will be bookmarking it and recommending it to all my friends who are thinking about making the switch.
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axel said:

	Thank you very much DevilZOwN! I hope this guide will help many users come to Linux and read the basics to begin with Ubuntu!
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Randy Tobias said:

	This is an excellent guide. The only minor qualm for most basic average users is just simply that a few of the lines needed Sudo. Thank you very much.
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axel said:

	Hi Randy, You are right about sudo. In the beginning of the guide I mention that Synaptic can be used instead. However I prefer terminal and sudo. It's much faster. You are very welcome.
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matt jones said:

	After following the Google Earth install here, how do I now Un install? It doesn't work with my system, crashes, I want out, please
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axel said:

	Hi matt, I updated the guide with information on how to uninstall Google Earth from Jaunty Jackalope.
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Ashu said:

	Great help... Excellent guide to get anybody up and running
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axel said:

	Thank you very much Ashu!
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Jody said:

	Great job. Very easy to understand, and very helpful. Thanks
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Anil said:

	Multimedia is one area that was lacking when I initially installed Ubuntu. This tutorial solves that problem for any newbie. I honestly hope there will be some help available on Webcams for instant messengers and TV tuner cards like this one.
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axel said:

	I'll see what I can do about that Anil.
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Ak said:

	This is an excellent guide for post installation. Is there any webcam drivers for Skype? Also Yahoo Messenger, Gtalk, Gmail Voice and Chart Please advise
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axel said:

Hi Ak, if your web camera is recognized by the kernel you are lucky. Connect it through usb and type dmesg in a terminal afterwards. Here is the output of my dmesg after connecting my web camera.

usb 6-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
usb 6-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
sn9c102: V4L2 driver for SN9C1xx PC Camera Controllers v1:1.47pre49
usb 6-2: SN9C10[12] PC Camera Controller detected (vid:pid 0x0C45:0x6025)
usb 6-2: TAS5130D1B image sensor detected
usb 6-2: Initialization succeeded
usb 6-2: V4L2 device registered as /dev/video1
usb 6-2: Optional device control through 'sysfs' interface disabled
usbcore: registered new interface driver sn9c102
usb 6-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
usb 6-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
sn9c102: V4L2 driver for SN9C1xx PC Camera Controllers v1:1.47pre49
usb 6-2: SN9C10[12] PC Camera Controller detected (vid:pid 0x0C45:0x6025)
usb 6-2: TAS5130D1B image sensor detected
usb 6-2: Initialization succeeded
usb 6-2: V4L2 device registered as /dev/video1
usb 6-2: Optional device control through 'sysfs' interface disabled
usbcore: registered new interface driver sn9c102

I have tested it in Archlinux. I plan on writing a guide about web cameras and messengers in a few days, if I have something good.

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AK said:

I had installed Skype on Ubuntu 9.04 remix notebook. The problem is webcam doesn't work.But webcam works with Cheese. Cheese Comes automatically with Ubuntu 9.04 remix notebook iso image .

When I go Skype Option ---> Video Devices ----> Test, where webcam screen flikering.

Where, Select webcam
USB Camera : 046d:08d7 /dev/video0 shows in Video devices.

There is no problem in calling except webcam.
My notebook is HP Pavilion dv2125nr
AMD 64-bit

Bios Version is F.39

To identify the chipset of the webcam, with the camera connected to a USB port, I type "lsusb" in a terminal window.
$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 046d:08d7 Logitech, Inc. QuickCam Communicate STX
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

What can I do? Please advise to fix.

Thanks & Regards
AK

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Raisor said:

	For a little bit of cleanup I also install the localepurge package. it will remove unneeded language packages.
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axel said:

	Hi everyone, I am sorry for the delay but I had no Internet access for a few days now. AK, try to install skype-common and skype-static-oss from Medibuntu repository and see if this helps. Raisor, thanks for the info. I didn't know localpurge.
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john said:

	Hi everyone can u help me how to get yahoo messenger in ubuntu.
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axel said:

	Hi john. Take a look at this guide. You will find some Linux messengeers that support Yahoo. 6 Best Linux Instant Messengers
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soumini said:

	as a novice..this has been a real useful guide for me..thanks a lot..
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axel said:

	You are welcome soumini!
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stephen said:

i understand everything in your guide except for the 1st step. installing the restricted stuff. what is the code to enter into terminal for that package of applications. maybe i just missed it.

thank you for this guide... it has been so hard to find a simple step by step process to get some of these little extras.

will completing all of these steps help being able to view flash embedded videos on websites and youtube?

thanks again

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axel said:

	I'm sorry. I must have deleted it accidentally. Please check again. After installing Ubuntu restricted extras you will be able to view flash videos and youtube.
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stephen said:

	no problem...i am glad i am not seeing things...or not not seeing things????? i just found your guides today and they are amazing. thanks tons for all of your work
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axel said:

	Thank you stephen.! Any proposal for a future guide is always welcome!
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Ubuntu 9.04 Post Installation Guide

Contents

1. Proprietary Applications

* Ubuntu Restricted Extras

2. Multimedia

* Audio and Video Playback

* DVD Playback

* SMPlayer

* VLC

3. Eye Candy

* Change Usplash Theme

* Compiz Fusion

* Conky

* Screenlets

4. Internet Applications

* Firewall

* Google Earth

* Skype

* XChat - IRC Client

5. System Applications

* Gnome Do

6. Java

* Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Firefox Java Plugin

* Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)

7. Ubuntu books

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