Ubuntu Apps: Application Directory, Tips, and Customization Guide

Ubuntu Apps is an application guide for Ubuntu 8.04, 8.10, 9.04 and up. It features screen shots of the top Linux applications, shows how to install them using apt-get, Synaptic or using other means. This list of apps was compiled after scouring the internet for the best applications for Linux. Also featured in the book is how to clone a Ubuntu based installation using Gparted as well as how to download and install all of the applications listed in this book using a simple script provided. This book is written from a Windows user perspective, using the GUI to accomplish most tasks with screen shots provided. In addition to these things, Ubuntu Apps also has some cool and interesting tips and customizations such as making Ubuntu look like Apple OS X or Windows Vista. Learn how to setup a Vista like menu and create your own menu icon. Tips include - how to get Ubuntu to load the System Monitor while typing control-alt-delete, terminal shortcuts, Compiz setup, plus much more.