Follow me on Twitter Last edited 10/15/2010 This tutorial shows how you can set up a Kubuntu 10.10 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge. Kubuntu 10.10 is derived from Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) and uses the KDE desktop instead of the GNOME desktop. I want to say first that this is not the only way of setting up such a system. There are many ways of achieving this goal but this is the way I take. I do not issue any guarantee that this will work for you!
1 Preliminary NoteTo fully replace a Windows desktop, I want the Kubuntu desktop to have the following software installed: Graphics:
The GIMP - free software replacement for Adobe Photoshop
F-Spot - full-featured personal photo management application for the GNOME desktop
Google Picasa - application for organizing and editing digital photos
Internet:
Firefox
Opera
Flash Player 10
FileZilla - multithreaded FTP client
Thunderbird - email and news client
Evolution - combines e-mail, calendar, address book, and task list management functions
aMule - P2P file sharing application
KTorrent - Bittorrent client
Vuze - Java Bittorrent client
Kopete - multi-platform instant messaging client
Skype
Google Earth
Quassel IRC - IRC client
Office:
OpenOffice Writer - replacement for Microsoft Word
OpenOffice Calc - replacement for Microsoft Excel
Adobe Reader
GnuCash - double-entry book-keeping personal finance system, similar to Quicken
Scribus - open source desktop publishing (DTP) application
Sound & Video:
Amarok - audio player
Audacity - free, open source, cross platform digital audio editor
Banshee - audio player, can encode/decode various formats and synchronize music with Apple iPods
MPlayer - media player (video/audio), supports WMA
Rhythmbox Music Player - audio player, similar to Apple's iTunes, with support for iPods
gtkPod - software similar to Apple's iTunes, supports iPod, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod photo, and iPod mini
XMMS - audio player similar to Winamp
dvd::rip - full featured DVD copy program
Kino - free digital video editor
Sound Juicer CD Extractor - CD ripping tool, supports various audio codecs
VLC Media Player - media player (video/audio)
RealPlayer - media player (available for i386 systems only)
Totem - media player (video/audio)
Xine - media player, supports various formats; can play DVDs
Brasero - CD/DVD burning program
K3B - CD/DVD burning program
Multimedia Codecs
Programming:
KompoZer - WYSIWYG HTML editor, similar to Macromedia Dreamweaver, but not as feature-rich (yet)
Bluefish - text editor, suitable for many programming and markup languages
Quanta Plus - web development environment, including a WYSIWYG editor
Other:
VirtualBox OSE - lets you run your old Windows desktop as a virtual machine under your Linux desktop, so you don't have to entirely abandon Windows
TrueType fonts
Java
Read-/Write support for NTFS partitions
Lots of our desired applications are available in the Ubuntu repositories, and some of these applications have been contributed by the Ubuntu community. As you might have noticed, a few applications are redundant, for example there are two CD/DVD burning applications in my list (Brasero, K3B). If you know which one you like best, you obviously don't need to install the other applications, however if you like choice, then of course you can install both. The same goes for music players like Amarok, Banshee, Rhythmbox, XMMS or browsers (Firefox, Opera). I will use the username falko in this tutorial. Please replace it with your own username.
2 Installing The Base SystemThe installation of the base system is easy as 1-2-3 because the Kubuntu installer doesn't offer a lot of options to choose from, so you cannot go wrong. Download the Kubuntu 10.10 Desktop iso image from http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu, burn it onto a CD, and boot your computer from it. Select Start Kubuntu: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/1.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) The system boots: [img=550,306]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/2.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Select your language and click on the Install Kubuntu button to start the installation: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/3.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) On the next screen you see a few requirements for the Kubuntu 10.10 installation (the system should have at least 2.4GB available drive space, should be plugged into a power source (to make sure that the system doesn't shut down during installation because of an empty battery), and should be connected to the Internet). Please check the Download updates while installing and Install this third-party software (this will install the software necessary to process Flash, MP3, and other media files) checkboxes and click on Forward: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/4.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Now we come to the partitioning of our hard disk. Usually Erase and use the entire disk is a good choice, unless you need custom partitions and know what you're doing. Erase and use the entire disk will create one big / partition for us: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/5.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Then choose your time zone: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/6.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Change the keyboard layout, if necessary: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/7.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Type in your real name, your desired username along with a password, and click on Forward: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/8.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Afterwards, Kubuntu is being installed. This can take a few minutes, so be patient: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/9.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) After the installation, you will be asked to reboot the system. Click on Restart Now: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/10.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Your new Kubuntu system starts. Log in to the desktop with the username and password you provided during the installation: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/11.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) This is how your new desktop looks: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/12.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Now the base system is ready to be used. 3 Update The SystemBefore we go on, we should check if there are any updates available for our system. Start the KPackageKit package manager (System > Software Management): [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/13.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/14.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Click on Software Updates. This will show you a list of available updates. Mark the checkboxes of all updates that you want to install (it is recommended to install all updates) and click on Apply: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/15.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Afterwards the updates are being downloaded and installed: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/16.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/17.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) When the update is complete, you can leave KPackageKit (if a new kernel was amongst the updates, a system restart is required to make the changes effective. If this is necessary, you will see a Restart button. Click on that button to restart the system.). [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/18.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/19.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) The system is now up-to-date.
4 Inventory Of What We Have So FarNow let's browse all menus to see which of our wanted applications are already installed: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/20.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/21.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) You should find the following situation ([x] marks an application that is already installed, where [ ] is an application that is missing): Graphics: [ ] The GIMP [ ] F-Spot [ ] Picasa Internet: [ ] Firefox [ ] Opera [ ] Flash Player [ ] FileZilla [ ] Thunderbird [ ] Evolution [ ] aMule [x] KTorrent [ ] Vuze [x] Kopete [ ] Skype [ ] Google Earth [x] Quassel IRC Office: [x] OpenOffice Writer [x] OpenOffice Calc [ ] Adobe Reader [ ] GnuCash [ ] Scribus Sound & Video: [x] Amarok [ ] Audacity [ ] Banshee [ ] MPlayer [ ] Rhythmbox Music Player [ ] gtkPod [ ] XMMS [ ] dvd::rip [ ] Kino [ ] Sound Juicer CD Extractor [ ] VLC Media Player [ ] RealPlayer [ ] Totem [ ] Xine [ ] Brasero [x] K3B [ ] Multimedia-Codecs Programming: [ ] KompoZer [ ] Bluefish [ ] Quanta Plus Other: [ ] VirtualBox [ ] TrueType fonts [ ] Java [x] Read/Write support for NTFS partitions So some applications are already on the system. NTFS read-/write support is enabled by default on Kubuntu 10.10.
5 Configure Additional RepositoriesSome packages like the Adobe Reader are not available in the standard Kubuntu repositories. The easiest way to make such packages available to your system is to add the Medibuntu repository. First we open a terminal (System > Terminal): [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/22.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/23.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) First off, we edit /etc/apt/sources.list... sudo kate /etc/apt/sources.list ... and enable the maverick partner and Ubuntu Extras repositories (if they are not already enabled): [table=90%,#cccccc] [tr] [td] [...]## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from Canonical's## 'partner' repository.## This software is not part of Ubuntu, but is offered by Canonical and the## respective vendors as a service to Ubuntu users.deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partnerdeb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner## This software is not part of Ubuntu, but is offered by third-party## developers who want to ship their latest software.deb http://extras.ubuntu.com/ubuntu maverick maindeb-src http://extras.ubuntu.com/ubuntu maverick main[...] [/td] [/tr][/table]Then save the file. To enable the Medibuntu repository, please do the following: Import the repository: sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/$(lsb_release -cs).list --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list Import the gpg-key and update your package-list: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update
6 Installing The Synaptic Package ManagerI prefer the Synaptic Package Manager over Kubuntu's built-in package manager, therefore I install it as follows (still in the terminal): sudo apt-get install synaptic Then run sudo update-apt-xapian-index to make Synaptic display packages from third-party repositories. 7 Install Additional SoftwareTo install additional applications, open the Synaptic Package Manager (System > Package Manager): [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/24.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/25.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Type in your password: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/26.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) In the Synaptic Package Manager, we can install additional software. You can use the Quick search field to find packages. To select a package for installation, click on the checkbox in front of it and select Mark for Installation from the menu that comes up: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/27.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) If a package has a dependency that needs to be satisfied, a window will pop up. Accept the dependencies by clicking on Mark: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/28.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Select the following packages for installation (* is a wildcard; e.g. gstreamer* means all packages that start with gstreamer):
firefox
gimp
f-spot
evolution
flashplugin-installer (necessary only if you didn't check the Install this third-party software checkbox during installation)
amule
audacity
vuze
banshee
bluefish
dvdrip
filezilla
ttf-mscorefonts-installer
gnucash
gstreamer*
gtkpod
brasero
kino
mplayer
smplayer
quanta
kompozer
scribus
totem
vlc*
mozilla-plugin-vlc
xmms2*
sound-juicer
acroread
non-free-codecs
ubuntu-restricted-extras
kubuntu-restricted-extras
libdvdcss2
xine-ui
xine-plugin
thunderbird
virtualbox-ose
rhythmbox
skype
After you've selected the desired packages, click on the Apply button: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/29.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Confirm your selection by clicking on Apply: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/30.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) The packages are now being downloaded from the repositories and installed. This can take a few minutes, so please be patient: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/31.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/32.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) You might be asked to accept a few licenses: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/33.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/34.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/35.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) After all packages have been installed, click on Close: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/36.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.)
8 Flash Player And Java To check if the Flash Player and Java are installed on the system, open Firefox and type about:plugins in the address bar. Firefox will then list all installed plugins, and it should list the Flash Player (version 10.1 r85)... [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/37.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) ... and the IcedTea (Java) plugins among them: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/38.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.)
9 TrueType FontsTo check if the TrueType fonts have been installed correctly, open a word processor like OpenOffice. You should now find your new Windows fonts there: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/39.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.)
10 Inventory (II)Now let's check again what we have so far by browsing the menus again: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/40.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Our inventory should now look like this: Graphics: [x] The GIMP [x] F-Spot [ ] Picasa Internet: [x] Firefox [ ] Opera [x] Flash Player [x] FileZilla [x] Thunderbird [x] Evolution [x] aMule [x] KTorrent [x] Vuze [x] Kopete [x] Skype [ ] Google Earth [x] Quassel IRC Office: [x] OpenOffice Writer [x] OpenOffice Calc [x] Adobe Reader [x] GnuCash [x] Scribus Sound & Video: [x] Amarok [x] Audacity [x] Banshee [x] MPlayer [x] Rhythmbox Music Player [x] gtkPod [x] XMMS [x] dvd::rip [x] Kino [x] Sound Juicer CD Extractor [x] VLC Media Player [ ] RealPlayer [x] Totem [x] Xine [x] Brasero [x] K3B [x] Multimedia-Codecs Programming: [x] KompoZer [x] Bluefish [x] Quanta Plus Other: [x] VirtualBox [x] TrueType fonts [x] Java [x] Read/Write support for NTFS partitions 11 OperaOpen a browser and go to http://www.opera.com/browser/download/; select Ubuntu as the distribution and then default package and click on the Download Opera button: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/41.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) A download dialogue should come up automatically. Select Open with and then select Browse... from the drop-down menu: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/42.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Select /usr/bin/gdebi-kde from the Choose Helper Application window: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/43.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) In the Firefox download dialogue, you should now see Open with gdebi-kde - select that option and click on OK: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/44.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) A Package Installer window comes up. Click on the Install Package button to install Opera: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/45.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Type in your password: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/46.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Opera is now being installed. Afterwards, you can close the Package Installer window: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/47.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.)
12 Google PicasaOpen Firefox and go to http://picasa.google.com/linux/download.html#picasa30 and select the right .deb package for your architecture (i386 or amd64): [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/48.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) A download dialogue should come up. Select Open with gdebi-kde: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/49.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Then install the package exactly as shown for Opera.
13 RealPlayer (For i386 Systems Only)(RealPlayer is available for i386 systems only. If you are on an x86_64 system, please skip this chapter.) Open Firefox and go to http://www.real.com/realplayer/linux. Click on the Download the DEB Installer link: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/50.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) A download dialogue should come up. Select Open with gdebi-kde: [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/51.jpg[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.) Then install the package exactly as shown for Opera.
14 Google EarthAt the time of this writing, the was no Google Earth .deb package available from the Ubuntu/Medibuntu repositories as it was the case for previous Ubuntu versions, but we can simply install the Google Earth package for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx) from the Medibuntu repositories - it works on 10.10 as well. Go to http://packages.medibuntu.org/lucid/googleearth.html and select the right package for your architecture (i386 or amd64). A download dialogue should come up. Select Open with gdebi-kde, and then install the package exactly as shown for Opera. [img=550,413]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/the_perfect_desktop_kubuntu_10.10/52.png[/img][img=100,12]http://static.howtoforge.com/images/click_to_enlarge.png[/img] (JavaScript must be enabled in your browser to view the large image as an image overlay.)
15 Inventory (III)We have now all wanted applications installed: Graphics: [x] The GIMP [x] F-Spot [x] Picasa Internet: [x] Firefox [x] Opera [x] Flash Player [x] FileZilla [x] Thunderbird [x] Evolution [x] aMule [x] KTorrent [x] Vuze [x] Kopete [x] Skype [x] Google Earth [x] Quassel IRC Office: [x] OpenOffice Writer [x] OpenOffice Calc [x] Adobe Reader [x] GnuCash [x] Scribus Sound & Video: [x] Amarok [x] Audacity [x] Banshee [x] MPlayer [x] Rhythmbox Music Player [x] gtkPod [x] XMMS [x] dvd::rip [x] Kino [x] Sound Juicer CD Extractor [x] VLC Media Player [x] RealPlayer [x] Totem [x] Xine [x] Brasero [x] K3B [x] Multimedia-Codecs Programming: [x] KompoZer [x] Bluefish [x] Quanta Plus Other: [x] VirtualBox [x] TrueType fonts [x] Java [x] Read/Write support for NTFS partitions
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