Ubuntu 9.10 codenamed Karmic Koala is releassed! Canonical and Ubuntu developers have done their best to give as a better than the previous Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope Linux distribution. New installer, new artwork (themes, icons, wallpapers, login screen), ext4 filesystem, grub2, new software versions (Gnome 2.28.1, Firefox 3.5.3), the anticipated Software Center (instant access to thousands of free and open-source
applications) and many many other improvements, bug fixes and changes are presented in Ubuntu 9.10.Download Ubuntu 9.10 , install it or upgrade from the previous Ubuntu 9.04 and let's get started. Just like my previous Ubuntu 9.04 Post Installation guide in this post installattion Ubuntu guide I will present you some tips and notes to make it easier for you to use Karmic Koala. Let's get started!
Contents
- Restricted Extras
- Multimedia
- Java
- Google Earth
- Eye Candy
- Internet
- Torrent clients
- NTFS read/write support
- Ubuntu books
1. Restricted Extras
The Ubuntu Restricted Extras will install Adobe Flash Player, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (sun-java-jre) with Firefox plug-ins (icedtea), 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), the unrar archiver, odbc, and cabextract. It also installs multiple "stripped" codecs and avutils (libavcodec-unstripped-52 and libavutil-unstripped-49). This is a single command approach.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
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 above at Ubuntu Restricted Extras.
DVD Playback
To play encrypted DVDs you must install libdvdcss2. In Ubuntu 9.10, just like 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
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
MPlayer/SMPlayer
Personally I prefer mplayer and smplayer (mplayer's GUI) for video playback. It supports almost any video type, external subtitles as well as DVD playback as long as you have the needed codecs installed as shown previously. To install it type:
sudo apt-get install mplayer smplayer
You will find it under Applications -> Video & Sound -> SMPlayer
VLC
Many users prefer the Video Lan Client (VLC) as their multimedia player. VLC supports many formats without need for additional codecs. Simply install it by typing:sudo apt-get install vlc vlc-plugin-pulse
K9copy
K9copy is a free open source DVD backup, copying, compression, and authoring utility that requires libdvdcss. For other info, see this or this guide. You can easily create MPEG-2. MPEG-4, or DVD videos with this utility. To install it type:
sudo apt-get install k9copy
For more information you can read my How to backup your DVDs (in dvd, xvid, mpeg-4, x264 formats) using k9copy guide.
DVD::Rip
DVD::Rip is a DVD backup/copy program, written in GTK-based perl, that uses the transcode video/audio processing and conversion tools. To install it type:sudo apt-get install dvdrip rar
For more information you can read my How to rip a DVD to DivX/XviD/H264 using DVD::Rip
2ManDVD
2ManDVD is a GUI utility for creating DVD videos. It is the successor of ManDVD. For more information on how to install it and use it read my How to author a DVD using 2ManDVD in Linux guide.DeVeDe
DeVeDe is a program to create video DVDs and CDs suitable for home players (i.e. VCD, sVCD or CVD) from any source video file that is supported by MPlayer. For more information on how to install it and use it read my How to create a custom DVD using DeVeDe .3. 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
4. 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
5. Eye Candy
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 emerald librsvg2-common fusion-icon
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
You can download additional screenlets from www.gnome-look.org or screenlets.org from http://screenlets.org/index.php/Category:UserScreenlets
6. Internet
IRC
XChat is an IRC chat program for both Linux and Windows. It allows you to join multiple IRC channels (chat rooms) at the same time, talk publicly, private one-on-one conversations etc. Even file transfers are possible.sudo apt-get install xchat
Ubuntu 9.10 uses empathy as its default IM (Instant Messaging) client. A few others IMs are:
Pidgin
Pidgin is an open source IM application. It is the previous default in the Ubuntu (Gnome) desktop.sudo apt-get install pidgin
aMSN
aMSN is an MSN Messenger utility that functions like the original client. To install it type:sudo apt-get install amsn
Emesene
Emesene is an MSN messenger client that uses a simplified interface similar to the original client. To install it typesudo apt-get install emesene
Skype
Skype is a proprietary integrated VOIP and video conferencing program similar to Ekiga. To install skype on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala just click on the Ubuntu 8.10+ 32bit version or Ubuntu 8.10+ 64 bit version. Download skype .7. Torrent clients
Transmission is the default BitTorrent client in Ubuntu 9.10. Here are some additional clients if you want to try them.Deluge
Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.sudo apt-get install deluge
Vuze
Vuze is the next version of Azureus. To install it type:sudo apt-get install vuze
8. NTFS read/write support
Ubuntu has a graphical configuration tool for enabling read/write on NTFS partitions, either from a Windows/Linux dual boot system or from external hard disks. To install it type:sudo apt-get install ntfs-config
NTFS-Config will auto detect your NTFS partitions and afterwards you can enable write support for them. The will be mounted under /media.
9. Ubuntu books
Here are some books you can read to learn more about Ubuntu Desktop and Server, Administration and Security!
I hope the above information have made a little easier your experience with Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10. If there is something else you would like me to post in this guide feel free to drop me a comment! If you liked this article you could digg or twit it so that more users will read it! Enjoy!
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Thanks very much for the great guide, I stumbled across it and it has helped me set up a few of the basics after a clean install.(All my upgrades of Ubuntu suck, Karmic was the final nail in the coffin. Total lockup on boot). One problem I note is the Skype link isn't working, but a visit to the website and selecting the latest variant .deb package cured that one.
Best wishes
Langleyo
Best wishes
Langleyo
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November 02, 2009
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Best Guide
I laughed when I read this because it is exactly what I end up doing on all fresh Linux installs. This is probably the best most concise place I have found regarding post installation tweaks (for lack of a better term). Everyone new to Linux or even long time users (I often forget to install things until I need em) should check this out after a fresh install.
Thanks for taking the time to put it together!
Thanks for taking the time to put it together!
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November 02, 2009
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Thank you for your comments! You are very welcome. 
Langleyo I will check the skype part.
Langleyo I will check the skype part.
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November 03, 2009
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Skype may not work out of box in some cases and "sudo apt-get -f install" after "sudo apt-get install skype" may be required 
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November 03, 2009
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Thanks Pipps! 
Instruction on how to install skype on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala was updated. Additionally pidgin (the previous default IM of Ubuntu) was added to the guide.
Instruction on how to install skype on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala was updated. Additionally pidgin (the previous default IM of Ubuntu) was added to the guide.
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November 07, 2009
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great!
Great guide axel! Thank you so much!
I would suggest you to add a paragraph about "how to auto-mount ntfs hard disks", which is something very useful especially to new users. what do you think?
I would suggest you to add a paragraph about "how to auto-mount ntfs hard disks", which is something very useful especially to new users. what do you think?
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November 10, 2009
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You are welcome lynx!
In the weekend I will add instructions about ntfs read/write support. I totally forgot it! Thanks.
In the weekend I will add instructions about ntfs read/write support. I totally forgot it! Thanks.
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November 11, 2009
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Nice guide, I'll bookmark this page
You don't add medibuntu repositories, will you give an explanation why and what is the drawback if any?
You don't add medibuntu repositories, will you give an explanation why and what is the drawback if any?
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November 16, 2009
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Is Fedora 12 suppose to be able to play Blue-ray movies and if so how do you set that up?
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November 19, 2009
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Hi MarkG,
By default Fedora 12 won't play for sure this kind of disks. Using the codecs from RPMFusion repository you might play unencrypted Blue-ray disks.
I don't have a Blue-ray drive but in Linux there is a problem in Blue-ray playback because of the AACS and BD+ protections.
The whole process is not different between Fedora and Ubuntu.
By default Fedora 12 won't play for sure this kind of disks. Using the codecs from RPMFusion repository you might play unencrypted Blue-ray disks.
I don't have a Blue-ray drive but in Linux there is a problem in Blue-ray playback because of the AACS and BD+ protections.
The whole process is not different between Fedora and Ubuntu.
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November 19, 2009
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casper, there is no drawback if you install libdvdcss (or any other packages) from medibuntu repository. Feel free to do so if you need any of them.
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November 22, 2009
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Awesome Guide!
A buddy of mine sent me a link and I hafta say it's a great way to quickly and easily load up a lot of very functional add-ons.
Thanks a ton for taking the time to hammer this all out!
Thanks a ton for taking the time to hammer this all out!
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November 24, 2009
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Sounds like the scaffolding for a new distro
Lots of us distro-junkies do most of this on a new install. It sounds like someone should whip up an Ubuntu-based distro that includes all of the above. Maybe a Mint community edition...
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December 09, 2009
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I tried installing Google Earth using your command, and Synaptic seems to confirm that it's installed, but I can't find it under Applications>Internet, nor can I find it under Find Files. Where did it disappear to? What should I try next?
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December 17, 2009
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Hi moe, did you get an error like this?
googleearth depends on ttf-dejavu | ttf-bitstream-vera | msttcorefonts; however:
Package ttf-dejavu is not installed.
Package ttf-bitstream-vera is not installed.
Package msttcorefonts is not installed.
dpkg: error processing googleearth (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for shared-mime-info ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
googleearth
Try to install one of the suggested fonts like this:
sudo apt-get install ttf-dejavu ttf-dejavu-extra
and then reinstall the googleearth deb package:
sudo dpkg -i googleearth*.deb
googleearth depends on ttf-dejavu | ttf-bitstream-vera | msttcorefonts; however:
Package ttf-dejavu is not installed.
Package ttf-bitstream-vera is not installed.
Package msttcorefonts is not installed.
dpkg: error processing googleearth (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for shared-mime-info ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
googleearth
Try to install one of the suggested fonts like this:
sudo apt-get install ttf-dejavu ttf-dejavu-extra
and then reinstall the googleearth deb package:
sudo dpkg -i googleearth*.deb
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December 18, 2009
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I don't believe I got an error message yesterday and when I tried reinstalling it today this is what I got :
moe@moe-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get install googleearth-package
[sudo] password for moe:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:
linux-headers-2.6.31-14 libtsmux0 linux-headers-2.6.31-14-generic
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
The following NEW packages will be installed:
googleearth-package
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Need to get 0B/10.6kB of archives.
After this operation, 69.6kB of additional disk space will be used.
Selecting previously deselected package googleearth-package.
(Reading database ... 173941 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking googleearth-package (from .../googleearth-package_0.5.6ubuntu2_all.deb) ...
Processing triggers for man-db ...
Setting up googleearth-package (0.5.6ubuntu2) ...
moe@moe-desktop:~$
Does this tell you what went wrong?
moe@moe-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get install googleearth-package
[sudo] password for moe:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:
linux-headers-2.6.31-14 libtsmux0 linux-headers-2.6.31-14-generic
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
The following NEW packages will be installed:
googleearth-package
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Need to get 0B/10.6kB of archives.
After this operation, 69.6kB of additional disk space will be used.
Selecting previously deselected package googleearth-package.
(Reading database ... 173941 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking googleearth-package (from .../googleearth-package_0.5.6ubuntu2_all.deb) ...
Processing triggers for man-db ...
Setting up googleearth-package (0.5.6ubuntu2) ...
moe@moe-desktop:~$
Does this tell you what went wrong?
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