Note: This article is for Ubuntu 19.10 and Ubuntu 19.04.
Steps in this article are optional, you can step to be used according to personal preferences ...
1, check for updates
If during the operating system update installation is not selected, it is recommended to run the update, to make sure you are running the latest version of the software.
To do this, use the following keyboard combination Ctrl + Alt + T, it will open a new terminal in front of you. Then enter the following command:
$ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
2, select your favorite browser
Most of the time the computer, we all take the time to browse the different websites. Select the appropriate Web browser is critical to our online experience. Ubuntu wide variety of browsers, but honestly, the most commonly used browser is Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox (pre-installed in Ubuntu) and Opera .
Chrome and Opera's installation process is very simple. Just open the downloaded .deb package to load Ubuntu Software Center.
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3, set your mail client
Many of us will receive a lot of emails every day. Use a different Web clients to read e-mail is not always the best choice, therefore, use the desktop mail client (such as Thunderbird) can help increase productivity.
Thunderbird pre-installed in Ubuntu, you can easily start from the left-hand panel. Enter your name when you open the e-mail address and password. Thunderbird waiting verify your SMTP / IMAP / POP3 settings, and the installation is complete.
4, install Gnome useful extension
If you are unfamiliar with Ubuntu, the GNOME desktop environment is used in newer versions of Ubuntu. If you are using an earlier version of Unity that comes with Ubuntu, you may want to customize the look of the latest version of Ubuntu GNOME environment used.
You can use the community-developed extensions to extend the functionality of GNOME. Offers more expansion on the gnome website. Installation is very simple, just visit the gnome web site and enable its browser extension can be.
Chrome and Firefox have one. However, you will need to install host connector in any way. To do this, open a new terminal window and use the following command:
$ sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell
Some Gnome extension worth mentioning:
- Themes the User (User Theme) - Easily install new shell theme downloaded from the Web.
- Extensions (Extended) - Extended by panel menu manager GNOME.
- Status On Indicator the Places- (position status indicator) - the location of the quick access menu system.
- OpenWeather - get weather updates on your desktop.
- Dock to Dash - Overview and out of the dash panel as it.
You can select more. Of course, you will spend some time to choose the right product for you.
5, mounting media codecs
To enjoy media files AVI MPEG-4 format and other formats, you will need to install media codecs on your system. They are available in the Ubuntu repository, but because of copyright issues in different countries / regions, they are not installed by default.
You can install the codec by opening a terminal and run the following command:
$ sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras
6, install the software from the Software Center
What you installed on your system entirely up to you. Recommended that you install and keep only what you plan to use, in order to avoid unnecessary system because the system is bloated software.
Here you can see a list of common and preferred applications:
- VLC - Powerful video player.
- GIMP - image editing software, usually compared with Photoshop.
- Spotify - Music streaming applications.
- Skype - messaging and video messaging applications.
- Viber - passing messages between users and free calling application.
- XChat Irc - graphical IRC client.
- Atom - a large number of extended features beautiful text editor. Also good for developers.
- Calibre - e-book management tools.
- DropBox - personal cloud storage for saved files.
- qBittorent - similar torrent client.
7, enable Night Light (Night Light) in Ubuntu
Eye protection is very important night while working on the computer. GNOME integrated tool called a nightlight. It reduces the blue light, thereby greatly reducing eyestrain night.
To enable this feature, go to Settings -> Device -> nightlights, then open it.
You can choose to open the exact time of night light can also choose from sunset to sunrise time automatically started.
8, quit / join data collection
Ubuntu collect some data about system hardware, these data can help determine what kind of hardware and improve it. If you are not satisfied with the provision of such information, you can "set" by going to -> "Privacy" -> "Report a problem" to disable this option and disable the switch:
9, install the GNOME Tweaks
Use GNOME Tweaks tool makes it easier to customize the desktop, the tool can be used to change the system appearance, icons, install new themes, change the font and so on.
To install the GNOME Tweaks, open the Ubuntu Software Center, and then look for GNOME Tweaks:
Feel free to use the tool, and the effect and appearance need to be adjusted according to the system.
10, configure keyboard shortcuts
Ubuntu provides flexibility, and set up your own favorite shortcuts to perform certain operations, such as opening an application, play the next song, switch between Windows and so on.
To configure your own keyboard shortcuts, open Settings -> Device -> Keyboard. You will see a list of available shortcuts. You can change them according to their preferences, add even more content.
11. Steam is mounted in Ubuntu
If you like to play games, you do not have Steam can not be resolved. Steam is the ultimate platform for Windows, Mac and Linux.
You can choose from various types of games, including multiplayer and single player. Steam can be found in the Ubuntu Software Center, just click to install:
12, select the default application
You may have more software for the same purpose. For example, you might want to use the default Ubuntu or VLC video player to play movies.
To adjust your preferred application, open the "Settings" menu -> "Details" -> "default application." Use the drop-down menu, you can select a network, e-mail, calendar, music and other applications:
13, enable Canonical Partner repository
Ubuntu uses a different repository provides software for its users. By enabling Canonical Partners repository, you can get more software.
It contains tested on Ubuntu third-party software. To enable this repository, press the Super key (Windows key) and search for "software update":
In the new window that opens, select the second tab called "Other software", and enable "Canonical partner" repository, the store should be the first in the list enabled, you will be prompted enter password. Enter it and wait for the software source is updated. Upon completion, Ubuntu Software Center will provide more software.
14, install the graphics driver
Use the appropriate driver for your graphics card is very important, because you can get a better experience of the system in different windows without the passage of time. Not only that, you can also play games on Ubuntu Linux system, which will need to install the correct driver.
To install the graphics driver, simply launch the software and updates, and then select the "other driver", then click the icon. A new window will appear, it will automatically search for a suitable driver.
Once found, select the appropriate version and install it.
15, install the application archive
By default, Linux can easily handle the tar file, but to expand the number of other archive files (zip, tar.gz, zip, 7zip rar, etc.) that can be used on Ubuntu systems, run the following command to install the following packages:
$ sudo apt-get install unrar zip unzip p7zip-full p7zip-rar rar
16, install Wine
Wine is a Windows emulator that lets you run Windows applications on Ubuntu systems. Unfortunately, not all applications are supported, some may be wrong, but eventually you will be able to complete the job.
Wine can perform the installation by running the following command:
$ sudo apt-get install wine winetricks
17, install timeshift
Create a system backup is essential. Thus, in the event of a disaster, you can always restore the system to an earlier working condition. Therefore, you can install the tool Timeshift like to create a backup Ubuntu system.
To do this, run the following command in the terminal:
$ sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:teejee2008/ppa
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install timeshift
18, try different desktop environments
Ubuntu is not limited to Gnome. It can be used for different desktop environments, such as cinnamon, mate, KDE and so on. Although these pre-installed Ubuntu versions DE, but you can try them in a Ubuntu installation.
To install cinnamon, you can use the following command in a terminal:
$ sudo apt-get install cinnamon-desktop-environment
To install MATE, use the following command.
$ sudo apt-get install ubuntu-mate-desktop
JAVA is a programming language, JAVA unless you have installed, otherwise many programs and websites can not run properly. JAVA to be installed in Ubuntu, run the following command:
$ sudo apt-get install openjdk-11-jdk
20, install the notebook computer tools
If you are using Ubuntu on a laptop, you can install other adjustments tools to improve the laptop's battery and power consumption. These tools can extend battery life and adds some great new features. To install a portable computer tools, run the following command in the terminal:
$ sudo apt-get install laptop-mode-tools
to sum up
These are the new Ubuntu 19.10 installation steps for getting started. You can begin to enjoy the fun of a new installation of Ubuntu, but if you think need to do other things after you install Ubuntu, please share your thoughts in the comments section below.