Ubuntu is one of the most acclaimed operating system that you want to have on your system. I prefer to keep a dual boot system with Linux as I always have a very better chance to fight with virus and get my data instantly. Backup becomes quiet easy here and today Ubuntu is an extender version of Linux Operating System is strong enough to deal with the commercial operating systems in the market. This is really a great success.
Tips :
Linux Repositories : First of all, check that the Universe and Multiverse repositories are enabled and the package index, updated, you can see this on the Ubuntu Software Center in the menu: Edit > Software Sources where you can enable these repositories and may update the indexes at the time of leaving the window or the command sudo apt-get update of a lifetime.
Ubuntu Upgrade Options : The first is to upgrade. Day by day, and even before his final release, is generating new replacement packages for the system and its applications. This is better if you want to get the latest enhancements, fix minor details or to maintain system security is vital to install updates. This can be done through the Update Manager or the command sudo apt-get upgrade.
Working with Proprietary drivers : Yes, many times you can get a better performance of components such as video cards or wireless network, whether to enable proprietary drivers made by manufacturers, for Linux. If you have not appeared yet the warning message, you can go to System> Administration> Additional Drivers to enable these drivers, remembering that if the open source community is constantly working to offer new and improved free drivers for many devices, so this step is at your discretion and choice.
Using Ubuntu Tweak : This tool is a great help to configure Ubuntu and get lots of applications and updates more easily. You can download it from here , and it is very easy to use, you just have to explore and use with caution. Moreover, no problem, you can clean your system, make some tweaks to the interface and you can even create backups and restore your desktop to previous state.
Add extra components : As stated on numerous occasions, Ubuntu does not have factory settings and some components of today's popular can cause legal issues. For this there is a package called ubuntu-restricted-extras, which can be searched at the Software Center and you can install the same from there.
Nautilus Elementary : Since this project emerged as a humble visual change, it has become "inevitable" in the GNOME desktop not only save space but you can customize the order and quantity tools, you can change the view in a more rapid have a better visual appearance in general and keeping all the essential functionality of the original Nautilus, which is not bad. Also, for Maverick, Nautilus Elementary contains pleasant surprises such as sight and integrated terminal ClutterFlow. You can get it from Ubuntu Tweak through its PPA.
New Ubuntu Software Center : One of the most benefited with the transition to Maverick was the Software Center Ubuntu, so it does not hurt, reviewing in detail how to move this new installer and explore the changes in this colorful manager who is emerging as an important gateway entry to the newest, while the rest of us "simplifies" quite life and it is so simple and easy to use, which sometimes leads to surprising involvement of the legendary Synaptic.
Security : Ubuntu Linux is an operating system very secure. But still it is advisable to install a firewall like Firestarter. A firewall does not guarantee the security of our operating system, but it is our first defense against an attack from the network. It is always desirable to perform administrative tasks using the command sudo. In Linux use the command sudo allows us to audit our actions and correct them if necessary. What we do with the command sudo is recorded in / var / log / auth.log. We can reviewthis file to see what were our past actions and discover which one is causing the problem and then fix it.
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