Install vim:
sudo apt-get -y install vim
Create a bash aliases file.
gedit .bash_aliases; source .bash_aliases
vim .bashrc, and add this to the end of your .bashrc: (not necessary Ubuntu 20 onward)
if [ -f $HOME/.bash_aliases ]
then
. $HOME/.bash_aliases
fi
Download Google Chrome and install it:
sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
If there's an error with appstreamcli:
sudo apt install --reinstall libappstream3
Remove Amazon:
sudo rm /usr/share/unity-webapps/userscripts/unity-webapps-amazon/Amazon.user.js
sudo rm /usr/share/unity-webapps/userscripts/unity-webapps-amazon/manifest.json
Install various programs:
sudo apt-get update; install gimp; install vlc; install git; install audacity; uninstall rhythmbox; install audacious; install kdenlive; install kazam; install inkscape; install gnome-tweaks; install meld; install kdiff3; install gparted; install shutter; install htop; install iotop; install tcpdump; install atop; install nethogs; install nmon; install glances; install dmsetup; install swapspace; install snapd; install redshift; install git-cola; sudo apt autoremove -y;
Remove the boot curtain and the ugly pink grub background:
https://nrecursions.blogspot.com/2021/07/what-to-do-when-ubuntus-boot-time-is.html
Change grub timeout:
gksudo gedit /etc/default/grub; sudo update-grub
Install Snap if necessary and change the update time:
sudo snap set system refresh.timer=fri,3:00-3:01
Install virtual environment for Python:
Get rid of Ubuntu 16.04's annoying drumbeat sound:
sudo mv /usr/share/sounds/ubuntu/stereo/desktop-login{,-disabled}.ogg; sudo mv /usr/share/sounds/ubuntu/stereo/system-ready{,-disabled}.ogg
Other tasks
- Install Firefox extensions.
- Change colors of terminal.
- Change settings of Gedit.
- Change the wallpaper.
- Create another user.
- Disable the guest account.
