10 things to do after installing Ubuntu 11.10. Ubuntu 11.10 – Oneiric Ocelot beta 1 is out now!
Now it’s the time to install some necessary applications/packages to make the system useful for any common purpose such as Listening music, watching movies, playing videos over the web etc. or any specific purposes (e.g if you’re a web designer then you need to install some cool fonts, image editors, graphics designing tools etc). Since Ubuntu 11.10 has already made some good changes in the selection of default applications (as compare to previous versions), but still a lot of efforts are required to customize the Ubuntu for your needs. Here is list of top 10 customization tips that I think is required for most of the users, feel free to add one if you feel it’s useful for Ubuntu users, through comments. Some of the packages are mandatory while some are recommended based on its popularity – if you don’t like any Apps, just swap it out with your favorite one. 1.
InstallingANewHardDrive. While it's not every day that you need to add a new hard drive to your computer, the task does not have to be complicated.
Use this guide to help you install a new hard drive with an existing Ubuntu system, and partition it for use. Before beginning, you need to consider for what you will be using the hard drive. Will the drive be used only with Ubuntu? Installation of Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) Install GUI in Ubuntu Server