How to Easily Make Ubuntu Linux More Attractive 11:04

First: Set Ubuntu Repository
Ubuntu Open Source Software (USC). Edit - Software Sources. On the first tab (Ubuntu Software) tick all the options repository. And on the second tab (Other Software) check the option "Canonical Partners". This first step will make the latest version of Ubuntu has the software.
For users of the Ubuntu repository DVD 11:04 add the Ubuntu repository via the Software Center - Software Sources. Then on the Other tab Software click "Add Volume" and insert the Ubuntu repository DVD 11.04.

Second: Set Ubuntu Visual Effects
Run visual effects. Previously installed first graphics card drivers via "System - Administration - Additional Drivers". Ubuntu usually has the ability to detect the graphics card we have, but if not detected, please do the configuration manually (hardware configuration tool). Please googling to find how to configure it manually for the drivers who did not / has not been detected by Ubuntu.

System - Appreance Preferences - Visual Effect untuk aktifkan Compiz Fusion

Third: Set Ubuntu Font

System - Appreance Preferences - Fonts untuk mengatur ukuran font

If the font was too large (size 11) we can turn it into a 9 or 10 or in accordance with our wishes. The way is open through System - Appreance Preferences and select the tab "Fonts". Here we can also set the themes, backgrounds and visual effects. For those who have run the Step Two above, activate the visual effects here (on the Visual Effects tab).

FOUR: Set Search Engine Google

Right click on the search box and select "add to search bar"

By default, Ubuntu uses Google Custom Search Engine and not Google.co.id. How to install Firefox add-ons "Add to Search Bar". Then visit google.co.id (point the cursor) right click on the "Google search text area" then click "add to search bar".

Give the name of the Search Engine

Give the name of the search engines, such as "Google of Indonesia. "

Manage Search Engine

Later in the Firefox search bar (left click), select "Manage Search Engines". If we want to delete (remove) Ubuntu Google Custom Search. And to help us "Move Up" Google.co.id
For Opera users can read the tutorial on this page.

Five : Add Applet On Gnome Panel

Add to Panel

Add applet to the Gnome Panel, the way in Gnome Panel right-click and select "Add to Panel" there are many applets, and Ubuntu Waroeng favorite is the "Force Switch" an applet that allows you to turn off any applications that are running by force.

Add favorite applets on top panel, for example, Google Chrome, Kill Switch

Add a favorite on the bottom panel applets, such as Gedit, Terminal, Synaptic

Six: Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras

For those who do not select the option to download and install additional applications (such as flash, java and codecs, multimedia codecs) then go to Software Center Ubuntu and Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras. Or run through the terminal "sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras".

Seven: Install Medibuntu Repository

Medibuntu is a repository for Ubuntu applications which for one reason or another can not be incorporated into the main repository of Ubuntu, partly because the problem of differences in legal systems Software Legality of each country. Open a terminal and copy the command below (ctrl + c to copy and on the terminal press shift + ctrl + v to paste).

sudo wget --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/$(lsb_release -cs).list && sudo apt-get --quiet update && sudo apt-get --yes --quiet --allow-unauthenticated install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get --quiet update

Also run the following command:

sudo apt-get --yes install app-install-data-medibuntu apport-hooks-medibuntu

The first command to create applications in Ubuntu Medibuntu Software Center is for the second command is useful to be able to "crash report" and report it to the Medibuntu bugtracker.

Eighth: Install GetDeb and PlayDeb

GetDeb useful to add applications that are not yet available in the Ubuntu repositories, while PlayDeb is an application to add the number of game software in Ubuntu.Add repository GetDeb here. As for the repository PlayDeb add here.Ninth: Install Favorite ApplicationsSearch and add applications that we need through the Ubuntu Software Center, or to use the Synaptic Package Manager (System - Administration - Synaptic Package Manager).PART TWOThe second part of this article is to discuss a replacement application from the applications commonly used in Windows. Use the Ubuntu Software Center (USC), Synaptic Package Manager or Terminal to install aplikas-application below.1. Anti VirusIn Windows there are AVG, Kaspersky is in Ubuntu there are ClamAV and avast!. Install ClamAV (at USC named Virus Scanner).
Install ClamAV
sudo apt-get install clamav clamtk
Run through the application - Accessories - Virus Scanner.Install Avast
wget http://files.avast.com/files/linux/avast4workstation_1.3.0-2_i386.deb & & sudo dpkg-i avast4workstation_1.3.0-2_i386.deb
Run Avast via Application - Accessories - avast! Antivirus.2. JavaJava is very important to open applications that require Java in the browser. For example, when we will upload photos on the Facebook site.
Install Java
sudo apt-get install sun-java6-jre sun-java6-plugin equivs3. MultimediaIn Windows there is Windows Media Player, Real Player. With multimedia Ubuntu can use VLC, MPlayer. For multimedia applications to run on Ubuntu, it takes a lot of multimedia codecs. Installing VLC and MPlayer will install more multimedia codecs.
Install VLC and MPlayer
sudo apt-get install vlc mplayerInstall Package The Commonly Usedsudo apt-get install gxine libxine1-ffmpeg mencoder ID3v2 mpeg2dec mpg321 vorbis-tools mpg123 libmp4v2 libflac + +6 ffmpeg-0 totem-mozilla lame icedax tagtool EasyTAG id3tool nautilus-script-audio-convert libmad0 libjpeg-progs libquicktime1 flac sox FAAC Faad ffmpeg2theora libmpeg2-4-1 uudeview flac libmpeg3 mpeg3 mpegdemux-utils-0.7.4-dev liba52Install Gstreamersudo apt-get install gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mp3 gstreamer0.10-gnonlin gstreamer0.10 gstreamer0.10-SDL-pitfdll gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad-multiverse gstreamer0.10 gstreamer0.10-Schroedinger- plugins-ugly-multiverse totem-gstreamerMore Multimedia Codecssudo apt-get install gstreamer-dbus-media-service-tools gstreamer ubuntu-restricted-extrasDVD Supportsudo apt-get install libdvdread4 & & sudo / usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/./install-css.shFlashsudo apt-get install gsfonts gsfonts-x11 flashplugin-nonfree4. Set Compiz FusionTo manage the effects of Compiz Fusion.
Install Compiz Settings Manager
sudo apt-get install simple-ccsm
To run System → Preferences → Simple CompizConfig Settings Manager.5. Run Windows Applications With WineWine is an open source software to run Windows applications (. Exe file) in Ubuntu.
Install Wine
sudo apt-get install wine
For tutorials using wine can visit the Ubuntu Waroeng article here.6. BrowserFirefox 3.6.10 installed by default in Ubuntu 10:10. For other browsers can add many options available through the USC browser. Recommendations Waroeng Ubuntu is Chromium (linux version of Google Chrome) and Arora (lightweight browser).Install Chromium
sudo apt-get install chromium-chromium-browser browser-L10N
Install Arora
sudo apt-get install Arora7. Download ManagerIn Windows there is Free Download Manager, IDM. In Ubuntu there is Multiget, Gwget, Uget.
Install Multiget Gwget and Uget
sudo apt-get install multiget gwget ugetFor those who like non-GUI Download Manager, to install Prozilla through the way in which Ubuntu Waroeng article here.8. Email Client
In Windows there is Microsoft Outlook, Ubuntu can use Evolution or Thunderbird. Evolution is installed by default in Ubuntu 10:10.
Install Thunderbird
sudo apt-get install thunderbird
Open the Applications - Internet - Evolution Mail and Applications - Internet - Thunderbird Mail / News.
9. Instant Messaging
Windows has YM, MSN messenger, QQ, AIM, Gtalk, IRC. 'm On Ubuntu can use Pidgin, Emesene, Empathy. Empathy has been installed by default in Ubuntu 10:10
Install Pidgin
sudo apt-add-ppa repository: pidgin-developers/ppa & & sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install pidgin pidgin-data pidgin-LastFM guifications pidgin-msn-pecan-musictracker pidgin pidgin-plugin-pack pidgin-themes
Open the Applications → Internet → Pidgin Internet Messenger.
Install Emesene (MSN Messenger)
sudo apt-add-ppa repository: bjfs / ppa & & sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install emesene
Open the Applications → Internet → Emesene.
10. VOIP
On Windows you can use Skype, Ubuntu also has Skype.
Install Skype
sudo apt-get install skype
Run through the Applications → Internet → Skype.
11. PDF Reader
As in the Window, on Ubuntu can also use the Adobe Reader and Evince (the default PDF Reader.)
Install Adobe PDF Reader
sudo apt-get install acroread
Run through the Applications → Office → Adobe Reader.
12. Music Player
To replace iTunes, Winamp can use Rhythmbox, Banshee, Amarok. Rhythmbox is installed by default in Ubuntu 10:10.
Install Banshee
sudo apt-get install banshee banshee banshee-extension-ubuntuonemusicstore appindicator banshee-extension-extension-lyrics-banshee-extension-mirage
Run through the Applications → Sound & Video → Banshee Media Player.
Install Amarok
sudo apt-get install amarok amarok-common
Run through the Applications → Sound & Video → Amarok.
13. Hard Disk Partitions Manager
Windows has Symanted Partition Magic, Ubuntu can use Gparted (available by default in Ubuntu 10.10).
Install Gparted
sudo apt-get install gparted ntfsprogs ntfs-config menu
Run through System → Administration → Partition Editor.
14. Vector Graphics Editor
Windows have Adobe Illustrator. In Ubuntu you can use Inkscape.
Install Inkscape
sudo apt-get install inkscape
Run through the Applications → Graphics → Inkscape Vector Graphics Editor.
15. Image Editor
Adobe Photoshop is well known in Windows as well with Paint.net. The alternative to this application in Ubuntu is the GIMP and the Pinta.
Install GIMP
sudo apt-add-ppa repository: matthaeus123/mrw-gimp-svn & & sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install gimp gimp-data gimp-plugin-registry gimp-data-extras
Run through the Applications → Graphics → GIMP Image Editor.
Install Pinta
sudo apt-add-ppa repository: moonlight-team/pinta & & sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install pinta
Run through the Applications → Graphics → Pinta Image Editor.
16. 3D Graphics Design
Windows has a 3D Studio MAX, Alternative to Ubuntu is Blender.
Install Blender
sudo apt-get install blender
Run through the Applications → Graphics → Blender (windowed).
17. Text Editor
Windows using Notepad, while in Ubuntu to use Gedit. Gedit is installed by default on Ubuntu 10:10. Run through the Applications → Accessories → Text Editor.
18. Office
Windows can use Microsoft Office, while Ubuntu has the OpenOffice.
Install OpenOffice
sudo apt-get install openoffice.org
Run through the Applications → Office.
19. Microsoft Visio
Applications such as Microsoft Visio diagrams in Ubuntu can use the HIM.
Install HE
sudo apt-get install him
Start the HE via Applications → Graphics → He Diagram Editor.
20. Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project on Ubuntu can be replaced by the OpenProj.
Install OpenProj
wget http://nchc.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/openproj/openproj_1.4-2.deb & & sudo dpkg-i-2.deb openproj_1.4
Run through the Applications → Office → OpenProj.
21. Development IDE
To replace Dreamweaver on Windows, use Quanta, Kompozer, NetBeans.
Install Quanta, Kompozer, and NetBeans
sudo apt-get install nvu quanta Kompozer netbeans
Run through:
Applications → Programming → Quanta PlusApplications → Internet → KompozerApplications → Programming → NetBeans IDE
22. Source Control Management
In Windows using TortoiseSVN, with Ubuntu can use RabbitVCS.
Install RabbitVCS
sudo apt-add-ppa repository: rabbitvcs / ppa & & sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install nautilus-rabbitvcskillall nautilus
Open with a right click on the folder / file to run RabbitVCS submenu.
23. Graphical FTP clients
Windows has CuteFTP, SmartFTP, on Ubuntu can use FileZilla.
Install FileZilla
sudo apt-get install filezilla filezilla-common
Run through the Applications → Internet → FileZilla FTP Client.
24. P2P Clients / Servers, File Sharing
For Windows Torrent Applications have uTorrent, Azureus, eMule. In Ubuntu can use the Transmission BitTorrent clien available by default on Ubuntu 10:10. Open the Applications → Internet → Transmission BitTorrent Client. Azureus can also be installed in Ubuntu. In using Azureus, make sure it is installed java.
Install Azureus
sudo apt-get install Azureus
Run through the Applications → Internet → Azureus.
25. CD / DVD Burning Tool
Windows can use Nero, Roxio Easy CD Creator. Ubuntu Brasero and K3b. Brasero installed by default (Applications - Sound & Music - Brasero Disc Burner). But the best tools in Ubuntu Burning is K3b.
Install K3b
sudo apt-get install k3b k3b-data libk3b6
Run through the Applications → Sound & Video → K3B.
26. Firewall Configuration
When concerned with the security of our computers, Ubuntu has a firewall application that is GUFW.
Install GUFW
sudo apt-get install gufw
27. Ubuntu Tweak
Ubuntu Tweak allows us to perform our Ubuntu configuration settings, ranging from the install / uninstall applications, clear the cache, setting up compiz fusion, etc..
Install Ubuntu Tweak
sudo apt-add-ppa repository: ubuntu-tweak-testing/ppa & & sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Run through the Applications → System Tools → Ubuntu Tweak.
28. App Runner
App Runner is an application that allows us time to run the program / executable / script in Ubuntu (and other linux distro).
Install App Runner
wget http://hacktolive.org/files/app_runner/App_Runner_0.2.deb & & sudo dpkg-i App_Runner_0.2.deb
Then right click on the file -> Scripts -> Run This Run This App or App (root).

source by  http://linux-nusantara.blogspot.com/2011/05/cara-mudah-membuat-linux-ubuntu-1104.html