Things to do after installing Ubuntu

There are so many blog entries regarding these and I'll just show you mine.

1. Updating Software Sources

Go to System -> Administration -> Software Sources


click the Updates tab.and click Close. It will ask you to Reload or Close. If you're already connected to the internet then I suggest to click reload so you can get your updates.

2. Updating your system

There are two ways to update. One is by going to System -> Administration -> Update Manager and the other one is by using the Terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal) and type this code: sudo apt-get update

3. Adding third party repository: MEDIBUNTU

Pls check this link for instructions: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu

4. Enable ubuntu-restricted-extras

By default, ubuntu won't let you use proprietary codecs which enables us to watch movie and listen to mp3s. Ubuntu-restricted-extras allows as to do this. To install; open terminal and type sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras.

5. Install VLC

VLC is the best movie player! To install go to terminal and type sudo apt-get install vlc.