Comments on: Top 5 Ubuntu Applications http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Pixiestik http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-778525 Pixiestik Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:42:00 +0000 http://610266858#comment-778525 Use Mint! LOL! Use Mint! LOL!

]]> By: Pixiestik http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-778526 Pixiestik Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:42:00 +0000 http://610266858#comment-778526 Use Mint! LOL! Use Mint! LOL!

]]> By: Ben http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-709807 Ben Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:02:20 +0000 http://610266858#comment-709807 AUTOMATIX was a nice idea, very poorly implemented. There are easier options for installation, but generally these are not good options. For applications worth installing, there are usually projects running which will have a very easy guide in the website - oneClick options sound good, a bit like SmileyCentral. Automatix caused me to start a brand new install when I went to 8.04 - it simply breaks the system. You can easily find all of the stuff listed in Automatix and install it yourself! http://ubuntu-tweak.com/ is a little better. AUTOMATIX was a nice idea, very poorly implemented.

There are easier options for installation, but generally these are not good options.

For applications worth installing, there are usually projects running which will have a very easy guide in the website – oneClick options sound good, a bit like SmileyCentral.

Automatix caused me to start a brand new install when I went to 8.04 – it simply breaks the system. You can easily find all of the stuff listed in Automatix and install it yourself!

http://ubuntu-tweak.com/ is a little better.

]]> By: Rafy Mediavilla http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-603715 Rafy Mediavilla Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:47:58 +0000 http://610266858#comment-603715 Xchat, VLC and OfficeOffice are a must have. Xchat, VLC and OfficeOffice are a must have.

]]> By: Tim http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-581647 Tim Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:45:41 +0000 http://610266858#comment-581647 What about compiz-fusion? Its installed by default on 7.10 (gusty) but to be able to enable the cool effects IE, cube, shift switcher (like vista 3D but better) and some REALLY cool window animations and more, you need to install the setting manager via terminal just enter the line below sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager Ive been using windows for 10 years and ubuntu for 2 weeks but having these effects have made me leave windows i hardly boot into windows anymore (dual boot on my laptop and PC) I think ubuntu's a great os its more fun then windows and i don't loose anything because of wine its great. What about compiz-fusion?

Its installed by default on 7.10 (gusty) but to be able to enable the cool effects IE, cube, shift switcher (like vista 3D but better) and some REALLY cool window animations and more, you need to install the setting manager via terminal just enter the line below

sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager

Ive been using windows for 10 years and ubuntu for 2 weeks but having these effects have made me leave windows i hardly boot into windows anymore (dual boot on my laptop and PC)

I think ubuntu’s a great os its more fun then windows and i don’t loose anything because of wine its great.

]]> By: kteck http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-570482 kteck Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:00:32 +0000 http://610266858#comment-570482 I would seriously advise against using Automatrix... from many reports it breaks things... its not needed in the current version of ubuntu. I would seriously advise against using Automatrix… from many reports it breaks things… its not needed in the current version of ubuntu.

]]> By: Condoulo http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-570450 Condoulo Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:28:44 +0000 http://610266858#comment-570450 Great list. :) I have tried automatrix before, but I didn't like it. Thanks for the great one on how to install the needed stuff such as Java. :) As for OO.o, xChat, and VLC, already had them installed. :P All great apps, and I would recommend them. ~ Condoulo Great list. :) I have tried automatrix before, but I didn’t like it.
Thanks for the great one on how to install the needed stuff such as Java. :)
As for OO.o, xChat, and VLC, already had them installed. :P All great apps, and I would recommend them.

~ Condoulo

]]> By: mkkrawks http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-570257 mkkrawks Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:50:24 +0000 http://610266858#comment-570257 VLC is a great player as i can play so many formats. Dont use the DVD player in Ubuntu as it doesnt have as many functions! VLC is a great player as i can play so many formats. Dont use the DVD player in Ubuntu as it doesnt have as many functions!

]]> By: Cody http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-570162 Cody Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:11:20 +0000 http://610266858#comment-570162 What would us linux users do without Ubuntu!? What would us linux users do without Ubuntu!?

]]> By: Twitch http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-570154 Twitch Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:53:34 +0000 http://610266858#comment-570154 This is a great list you should make more videos on linux ;). Maybe even one about Dual booting if you haven't already :D. This is a great list you should make more videos on linux ;).
Maybe even one about Dual booting if you haven’t already :D.

]]> By: lefty.crupps http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-570087 lefty.crupps Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:09:13 +0000 http://610266858#comment-570087 Top five, eh? 1. Kubuntu-desktop, unless this was your smart decision from the get-go 2. k3b and mp3burn, to enable burning audio CDs from mp3 files 3. k9copy and libdvdscc2, to enable backing up my movies to various formats (avi, mp4, iso) for use on different devices 4. KDEnlive for video editing 5. w32codecs for watching online videos of various formats I would have added Amarok music player, and Konversation IRC chat program, but both are default in my first choice (Kubuntu-desktop). Top five, eh?

1. Kubuntu-desktop, unless this was your smart decision from the get-go

2. k3b and mp3burn, to enable burning audio CDs from mp3 files

3. k9copy and libdvdscc2, to enable backing up my movies to various formats (avi, mp4, iso) for use on different devices

4. KDEnlive for video editing

5. w32codecs for watching online videos of various formats

I would have added Amarok music player, and Konversation IRC chat program, but both are default in my first choice (Kubuntu-desktop).

]]> By: robbie http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-569990 robbie Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:39:21 +0000 http://610266858#comment-569990 I agree with Ryan, Automatix might have been nice in the past, but it makes upgrading you're system a lot more difficult. for me the sole killer-ap is just the repository. All stuff installed out of it is kept up to date automagically. I agree with Ryan, Automatix might have been nice in the past, but it makes upgrading you’re system a lot more difficult.

for me the sole killer-ap is just the repository. All stuff installed out of it is kept up to date automagically.

]]> By: Greg(g_dog1985__) http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-569973 Greg(g_dog1985__) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:53:35 +0000 http://610266858#comment-569973 hi chris i been ubuntu for about month now i get to like more with windows for many reason 1. the internet is faster with ubuntu (linux) then window ver 2000 and xp home i try both and i can see the diff with the speed. 2. you can get free programs like pidgin im and amarok is music player and vlc , mplayer movie players and irc cliest 3. you have more desktop space to work with like you can have 1to 5 or more desktop spaces but in window u can 1 or 2 if u add a second montor and less time add programs to find virse and spybot in your computer don't me wrong window is good becuse you play diff games in it not like linux . and thunx chris,kat and the others that help with the show and show is great!! Greg(g_dog1985_) hi chris
i been ubuntu for about month now i get to like more with windows for many reason
1. the internet is faster with ubuntu (linux) then window ver 2000 and xp home i try both and i can see the diff with the speed.
2. you can get free programs like pidgin im and amarok is music player and vlc , mplayer movie players and irc cliest
3. you have more desktop space to work with like you can have 1to 5 or more desktop spaces but in window u can 1 or 2 if u add a second montor
and less time add programs to find virse and spybot in your computer don’t me wrong window is good becuse you play diff games in it not like linux .
and thunx chris,kat and the others that help with the show
and show is great!!
Greg(g_dog1985_)

]]> By: Ryan http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-569921 Ryan Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:11:06 +0000 http://610266858#comment-569921 Please don't use Automatix. It's very poorly developed, with Python. It WILL hose your system. Please don’t use Automatix. It’s very poorly developed, with Python. It WILL hose your system.

]]> By: Gabe http://chris.pirillo.com/top-5-ubuntu-applications/#comment-569916 Gabe Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:08:44 +0000 http://610266858#comment-569916 i think all of those are on all platforms linux is great anyways... i think all of those are on all platforms

linux is great anyways…

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