What packages and tweaks do you generally do after a Kubuntu install?

[TheGooseMann]

Re: What packages and tweaks do you generally do after a Kubuntu install?

I have to work around my sound problems on my laptop. I do think they should include some games, but I disagree with Firefox. Firefox certainly is a good browser, but Konqueror has good integration with KDE, and you can always install Firefox if you wish.

Personally, I think Frozen-Bubble, Open Arena, FreeCiv, Ltris, would be a great addition to the installer CD. I would also like GIMP, Thunderbird, and VLC to show up.

[ijkn]

Re: What packages and tweaks do you generally do after a Kubuntu install?

Firstly, I will play around to see any new changes in the new system & then install the new update package to the system.

I would also make every basic features work out of box first before really using them, such as testing the wireless, external Hard disk, graphic & sound to see whether they are functional. Then, i will install some useful package that did not be included during the installation such as mplayer+codecs, BMP, GIMP, adobe reader, firefox+plugin, thunderbird, pidgin and etc. After, all these basic things work and then I can enjoy using linux. The life can be as simple as that. Unfortunately, in fact, it might already took a whole day as I usually get problems to make everything to work, so I would usually search answers on the internet or ask questions here to seek help.

In conclusion, making the basic things work out of box first.

[LaneLester]

Re: What packages and tweaks do you generally do after a Kubuntu install?

Firstly, I will play around to see any new changes in the new system & then install the new update package to the system.

I would also make every basic features work out of box first before really using them, such as testing the wireless, external Hard disk, graphic & sound to see whether they are functional.

Very good advice. More than once I have installed a new distro, started customizing it, and then later discovered that something basic made it useless to me.

Somewhat related to this thread, a post at the Ubuntu Tutorials blog led me to try 64-bit Kubuntu. I had pretty much given up on 64-bit distros, but I think this one is a keeper. I've already solved the usual flash and java problems. The basics are working, now for the fun!

Lane