15 Apps I Install On My Newly Installed Ubuntu I decided to reinstall Ubuntu after using Kubuntu for some time. Here are some apps which I installed, I hope you will find it useful: 1. Opera: My current favorite browser. It isnt opensource, but works well. Download Opera 2. Hardware Drivers: to enjoy the coolest desktop effects, download these. 3. Codecs: Try to play any media file (MP3) and Ubuntu will install them automatically for you. 4. Compiz Setting Manager: You can enable many cool effects by using this simple settings manager, one example is the sexy desktop cube. Open a terminal windows and type: sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager 5. Exaile: The best music player for Gnome (modelled after Amarok). It is currently in alpha stage. Download Exaile 6. Skype: Make free calls from Ubuntu. Download Skype 7. Adobe AIR: You can use cool Adobe AIR apps by installing this. Install Adobe AIR 8. Flash: The most singularly im...