Ubuntu Linux is pretty awesome, especially if you're new to Linux, because it's so easy to set up and get going. But it's not always obvious just how to add the applications you want--or even to know that you want something different from the default applications. And because of Ubuntu's stance on non-free software you can't do some things (like view Macromedia Flash content) on a fresh install.
Don't worry: The LINUX ON DESKTOP blog has many answers for you. First, there's 13 Must Do things on new Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn installation, which tells you what and how to get plugins and other software to run video, audio and other multi-media content; Microsoft TrueType fonts; and more.
There's also a nice summary of more than 35 Cool Applications to install on Ubuntu 7.04 (half a dozen were added after the fact). Screenshots, links to the application websites, and quick instructions for getting the software installed are there, along with nice little write-ups about why you'd want the software.
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