Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

[newbie1]

Hi...completely new to Kubuntu.

Is there a check list of things to do online after install?

I've heard with Ubuntu that you need to activate repositories, get codecs, etc.

Hoping someone can tell me where to get the list for a Kubuntu install. Thanks.

[Telengard]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

Just start using it. You'll figure out as you go what extra packages you need to seek out.

[arochester]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

If you are that anxious look at "The Perfect Desktop - Kubuntu 9.10" - http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfec...p-kubuntu-9.10

What is perfect? Perfect for who? What if it is NOT the prefect desktop for YOU?

[Telengard]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

What I Do On A Fresh Install

• Don't trust KPackageKit to install anything! Instead use apt-get or aptitude inside a Konsole window
  
• bash-doc is The GNU Bash Reference Manual in info form
  
• [url=https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingSoftware]build-essential
  
• gcc-doc
  
• glibc-doc
  
• p7zip-full and unrar
  
• Firefox Web Browser - Community Ubuntu Documentation:
  • NoScript - JavaScript/Java/Flash blocker for a safer Firefox experience! - what is it? - InformAction:
  
  
• kubuntu-restricted-extras
  • Installing this package will pull in support for MP3 playback and decoding, Java runtime environment, Flash plugin, DVD playback, and LAME (to create compressed audio files).
    
  
  
• SMPlayer - Community Ubuntu Documentation:
  • brings mplayer-nogui with it
    
  • be sure to get mozilla-mplayer for playback inside Firefox
    
  
  
• Setting Up Samba - Community Ubuntu Documentation:
  
• The GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program - Community Ubuntu Documentation:
  
• KeePassX:
  
• KAlarm
  
• EmacsHowto - Community Ubuntu Documentation:
  
• ClamAV - Community Ubuntu Documentation:
  

More Ideas

• quick guide for windows to kubuntu karmic transitioners:
• Karmic - Kubuntuguide:

[dibl]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

Here are some common questions:

http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3099811.0

[hackeradam]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

It's probably a good idea to install Firefox (since, in my opinion, Konqueror is a joke). This can be done from the installer that can be found under the "Internet" menu in the "Applications" tab of the Kickoff menu (blue button with the white "K," similar to the Start menu in Windows). Also, you'll probably want to install Flash, which you can download from Adobe's website. The best way to install it is to download it as a ".deb" package and click on the package to install it.

HTH! PM me if you have questions!

[kapil]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

you may have a look at this link i have posted:
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3108924.0

though...

...What is perfect? Perfect for who? What if it is NOT the prefect desktop for YOU?

completely agree..

[vinnywright]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

Hi...completely new to Kubuntu.

Is there a check list of things to do online after install?

I've heard with Ubuntu that you need to activate repositories, get codecs, etc.

Hoping someone can tell me where to get the list for a Kubuntu install. Thanks.

prity mutch the same .........as Kubuntu is basecley Ubuntu with KDE insted of Gnome.

all the advice ubuve is good

for mp3 and dvd's you will nead stuff as In Telengard's post and thare may be more as per what you nead........linux is choise as to what you whant and/or nead

emedeatley after install open a console and do

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

then go frome thare..........

VINNY

[GreyGeek]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

[quote=Telengard ]
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Don't trust KPackageKit to install anything! Instead use [url=https://help.ubuntu.com
....
[/quote]

I agree with that, except I would recommend installing Synaptic as the GUI package manager. In a Konsole:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install synaptic

Then, a new Kubuntu user can gradually get used to the CLI, if they want to use it.

[Guest]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

[quote=GreyGeek ]

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Don't trust KPackageKit to install anything! Instead use [url=https://help.ubuntu.com
....
[/quote]

I agree with that, except I would recommend installing Synaptic as the GUI package manager. In a Konsole:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install synaptic

Then, a new Kubuntu user can gradually get used to the CLI, if they want to use it.

That's what I did too. using synaptic to access universe and multiverse is easier IMO

[kyonides]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

Just follow Tuxsama bin Laden's advice...

To avoid trouble keep your windows closed!

[oshunluvr]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

Computers are like Air-Conditioners, neither work well with Windows open!

[askrieger]

Re: Windows 7 convert-Things to do after fresh install?

@oshunluvr: