Installing Ubuntu Tweak in Ubuntu 12.04

Ubuntu Tweak 

At the time of writing this post Ubuntu Tweak 0.7.3 is the current version.

It offers a number of bug fixes and changes as below

  * Overview of Changes
    - Add support for Linux Mint 13 (LP: #1014330)
    - Add feature to turn on/off guest accounts (LP: #1025326)
    - Add linux-image-extra to Janitor old kernel clean list (LP: #1031585)

  * Bugs fixed
    - LP: #993800 QuickList Editor lost Edits
    - LP: #1019812 Ubuntu Tweak crashes on ubuntu 12.10
    - LP: #1031741 Need to update utdata url
    - LP: #1013656 module import error and administration doesn't work
    - LP: #1014799 Tweak tab hangs with 0.7.3.0 testing
    - LP: #1016199 LightDM plugin should be active if lightDM is the DM
    - LP: #1014300 Screen edges actions are reversed in right to left locals
    - LP: #1015835 Janitor crash when try to select apt cache checkbox
    - LP: #1017820 Error message when clicking on "Session indicator" 

I am listing a few screenshots and installation instructions below.

Installation Instructions

A deb package download can be obtained from https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-tweak/+download

just download and run the deb to install.

Screenshots

The Applications centre is a good way to install apps within a new ubuntu installation. it lists down some of the most popular apps in one place. see the screenshot below.

Must Have Applications for Ubuntu 10.04

I used Ubuntu Operating System on and off for about a year and a half before i completely gave up Windows in favor of Ubuntu 10.04. Ever since 10.04 i have given up on Windows and my system setup consists of all the applications that i require on my system. There are a wide range of applications ranging from general use, entertainment, and software development.

I thought it would be a good idea to list down the must have applications that people can install and use and can cater to a wide variety of requirements for different uses. The Ubuntu version that i am going to talk about here is the 10.04 Lucid Lynx. If you dont currently have this installed then you must grab a copy from the ubuntu website and install one.

1. Google Chrome Web Browser - This the web browser that i have been using for quite a while now and i like the look and feel and the proformance of this application.
Installation Instructions
1.1 edit /etc/apt/sources.list file
"gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list"
1.2 add the following and save the file."deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/chromium-daily/ppa/ubuntu lucid main"
"deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/chromium-daily/ppa/ubuntu lucid main"
1.3 add GPG keysudo apt-key adv -recv -keys -keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com 0xfbef0d696de1c72ba5a835fe5a9bf3bb4e5e17b5

2. VLC Media Player - A good media player that can play most formats.
Installation Instructions
2.1 Open terminal and type the following
"sudo apt-get install vlc"

3. GIMP Image Editor - This is an excellent image manipulation application.
Installation Instructions
3.1 Open terminal and type the following
"sudo apt-get install gimp"

4. VirtualBox - VirtualBox is an excellent feature rich virtualization product that lest you run multiple different operating system within you host operating system. This is a good choice to install if you want to run Windows or any other operating system within your Ubuntu system.
Installation Instructions
4.1 browse to the VirtualBox website to download the installation package
http://www.virtualbox.org

5. jEdit - A really mature programmer's text editor.
Installation Instructions
5.1 download the installation package from
http://www.jedit.org/

6. Google Earth - You got to have this.
Installation Instructions
6.1 download the installation package
http://earth.google.com/

7. Picasa - This is a good image browser from Google.
Installation Instructions
7.1 the .deb package for Ubuntu can be downloaded from
http://picasa.google.com/linux/download.html

8. Ubuntu Tweaks - This is a must have application for Ubuntu. Once installed you can tweak a lot of hidden settings and install updated versions of many useful applications in Ubuntu.
Installation Instructions
8.1 add the required repository
"sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa"
8.2 update
"sudo apt-get update"
8.3 Install
"sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak"


9. Yakuake - A very handy and convenient slide out terminal on demand
Installation Instructions
9.1 Install by running the following in terminal
"sudo apt-get install yakuake"


10. Teamviewer - Hassle free remote access solution which is free for personal use.
Installation Instructions
10.1 Download the .deb package from
"http://www.teamviewer.com"


11. DropBox - Do you want to be able to backup your files online and have ability to access them anywhere. This is a great solution. Works in both Linux and Windows. Synchronizes your files automatically.
11.1 Download from Dropbox site.
"http://www.dropbox.com/"

12. DockbarX - This is an excellent Windows Style Taskbar in Ubuntu. You can pin applications and there are plenty of configuration options available.
12.1 add the required repository.
"sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dockbar-main/ppa"
12.2 update
"sudo apt-get update"
12.3 install
"sudo apt-get install dockbarx dockbarx-themes-extra"
12.4 In order to activate dockbar right click on bottom panel -> Add to panel -> Select DockbarX applet