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-====== Ubuntu 14.04 ( Trusty Tahr ) ======
-http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/ubuntu-1210-quantal-quetzal-post-installation-guide
-http://www.noobslab.com/2012/10/important-thingstweaks-to-do-after.html
-===== Configure Repositories =====
-**Dash -> Software & Updates**
-  * **Other Software -> Enable Canonical Partners Repos**
-  * **Updates -> Check for Updates Weekly**
-===== Update the New Installation =====
-==== Activate SSD Support ====
-:!: A weekly trim is enabled by default for Intel and Samsung SSDs.
-http://askubuntu.com/questions/443761/how-is-trim-enabled/
-Test TRIM support at the command line:
-<file>
-sudo fstrim -v /
-</file>
-Run the command daily:
-<file>
-mv /etc/cron.weekly/fstrim /etc/cron.daily/
-</file>
-Make it work for non-Intel/Samsung drives:
-<file>
-vim /etc/cron.daily/fstrim
-exec fstrim-all --no-model-check
-</file>
-==== Install Ubuntu Updates ====
-<file>
-sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
-sudo reboot
-</file>
-===== Software Tweaks =====
-<file>
-sudo apt-get autoremove unity-lens-shopping vim-tiny empathy
-</file>
-<file>
-sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras gnome-tweak-tool vim-nox minicom rdesktop wget pidgin \
-whois vncviewer compizconfig-settings-manager keepassx unrar zip unzip rar cabextract gimp
-</file>
-===== System Tweaks =====
-==== Enable 'root' Account ====
-<file>
-sudo passwd root
-</file>
-==== Configure Bash Shell ====
-<file>
-cat >> ~/.bashrc << EOF
-alias ll='ls -l'
-alias la='ls -al'
-alias l='ls -CF'
-alias ls="BLOCK_SIZE=\'1 ls --color=auto"
-alias free="free -m"
-export GREP_OPTIONS='--color=auto'
-PS1='\[\033[00;36m\]\u\[\033[00m\]@\h:\[\033[05;33m\]\w\[\033[00m\] \$ '
-export HISTCONTROL=ignoredups
-EOF
-</file>
-===== GUI Tweaks =====
-:!: Adjust these settings as a regular user.
-File Manager tweaks:
-  - Open a file manager (Nautilus) window
-  - **Edit -> Preferences -> Behavior -> Include a Delete Command That Bypasses Trash**
-Start the CompizConfig Settings Manager as a regular user:
-<file>
-ccsm
-</file>
-Adjust your workspaces (virtual desktops):
-**General -> General Options -> Desktop Size**
-  * **Horizontal Virtual Size -> 3**
-  * **Vertical Virtual Size -> 2**
-For windows to display on all workspaces:
-**Utility -> Workarounds -> Window Stickyness -> Make "on all desktops" sticky**
-Show day and date:
-<file>
-gsettings set com.canonical.indicator.datetime show-date true
-gsettings set com.canonical.indicator.datetime show-day true
-</file>
-Move Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons to the right-hand side:
-<file>
-gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.wm.preferences button-layout ':minimize,maximize,close'
-</file>
-===== Printing =====
-**Dash -> Printers -> Add**
-===== Oracle Java =====
-http://askubuntu.com/questions/183867/how-do-i-update-oracle-java-7-jdk-and-jre
-<file>
-sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
-sudo apt-get update
-sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer
-sudo update-java-alternatives -s java-7-oracle
-java -version
-</file>
-If necessary:
-<file>
-sudo update-java-alternatives -s java-7-oracle      # if previous caommand shows other than Oracle Java
-sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-set-default       # set Java environment
-sudo update-alternatives --config java              # switch between Java versions
-sudo apt-get remove oracle-java7-installer          # remove Oracle Java
-</file>
-**Java Test Page**: http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp
-===== Applications =====
-==== Dropbox ====
-See also **[[computing:storage:dropbox|Dropbox]]**
-<file>
-sudo apt-key adv --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-keys 5044912E
-sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu trusty main"
-sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install dropbox python-gpgme
-</file>
-=== Tweaks to Use Dropbox ===
-<file>
-# SSH
-rm -rf ~/.ssh
-ln -s ~/Dropbox/Config/SSH ~/.ssh
-# Documents Folder
-rm -rf ~/Documents
-ln -s ~/Dropbox/Documents ~/Documents
-# Fonts Folder
-ln -s ~/Dropbox/Config/Fonts ~/.fonts
-#Pidgin
-rm -rf ~/.purple
-ln -s ~/Dropbox/Config/Pidgin ~/.purple
-# Remina
-rm -rf ~/.remmina
-echo "" > ~/.freerdp/known_hosts           #Fixes "Unable to connect to RDP server"
-ln -sf ~/Dropbox/Config/Remmina ~/.remmina
-</file>
-==== Instant Messaging ====
-:!: Note that the commands above uninstall Empathy and install Pidgin.
-=== Empathy ===
-Empathy is the default IM client and is pre-installed.
-**System Settings -> Add Online Accounts**
-=== Pidgin ===
-Pidgin is also integrated well into the UI.
-Pidgin is the 'Old Reliable' IM client.  You can uninstall 'empathy' and install 'pidgin'.
-==== Calibre for E-books ====
-http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/combine-dropbox-calibre-universal-access-ebooks/
-http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-6-sites-to-get-free-ebooks/
-<file>
-sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install calibre
-</file>
-==== Kompozer ====
-<file>
-cd ~/Downloads
-wget http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/k/kompozer/kompozer_0.8~b3.dfsg.1-0.1ubuntu2_amd64.deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/universe/k/kompozer/kompozer-data_0.8~b3.dfsg.1-0.1ubuntu2_all.deb
-sudo dpkg -i kompozer*.deb
-</file>
-===== Multimedia =====
-This will install the VLC media player and HandBrake DVD ripper:
-<file>
-sudo add-apt-repository ppa:stebbins/handbrake-releases
-sudo apt-get update
-sudo apt-get install vlc libdvdread4 handbrake-gtk
-sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
-</file>
-==== Netflix ====
-:!: Installing this will likely install a TON of dependencies. Un-tested for that reason.
-http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/how-to-install-the-netflix-desktop-app-on-ubuntu
-===== Portable Computers (Laptops) =====
-==== Enable Hibernation ====
-<file>
-sudo gedit /var/lib/polkit-1/localauthority/50-local.d/hibernate.pkla
-</file>
-<file>
-[Re-enable hibernate by default in upower]
-Identity=unix-user:*
-Action=org.freedesktop.upower.hibernate
-ResultActive=yes
-[Re-enable hibernate by default in logind]
-Identity=unix-user:*
-Action=org.freedesktop.login1.hibernate
-ResultActive=yes
-</file>
-Restart your PC then check to verify the ''Hibernate'' option is available in the shutdown menu and that it works properly.
-===== Remote Access =====
-Enable VNC access to your desktop:
-**Applications -> Desktop Sharing**
-  * **Allow other users to view your desktop**
-  * **Require the user to enter this password**
-:!: You will need to forward TCP port 5900 to your PC.
-===== Virtualization =====
-:!: KVM virtualization is the default in Ubuntu, but I go straight to Virtualbox for Desktops and XenServer for servers.
-==== Virtualbox ====
-:!: Enable the Partner Repos per above.
-:!: Install the Extension Pack from here when done: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
-Install Virtualbox:
-<file>
-sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install virtualbox
-</file>
-===== Security =====
-https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UncomplicatedFirewall
-Enable the built-in firewall:
-<file>
-sudo ufw enable
-</file>
-Show the firewall status:
-<file>
-sudo ufw status verbose
-sudo ufw show raw
-</file>
-Manage the firewall:
-You can use the command line to modify the firewall like this:
-<file>
-sudo ufw allow ssh/tcp
-</file>
-or install a GUI tool:
-<file>
-sudo apt-get install gufw
-</file>
-**Applications -> Firewall Configuration**
-:!: Note that the rules files are in ''/etc/ufw''.

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