Well this is the first thing I always do whenever I install new operating system on any device., and more items.
What should I do first after installing Ubuntu?
Update the system Updating Ubuntu is the first and foremost thing you need to do after a fresh install. While it may sound weird because you just installed the OS but trust me on this, you must look for updates. There are reasons to do that. The downloaded disk is not updated every day.
What to do after installing ubuntu 16.04?
After installing Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, first thing you should make your system up to date with latest packages. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is providing option to move unity launcher to bottom also. You should also install additional drivers and codes on your system. Let’s change the look of your system like desktop wallpaper, Theme and launcher icon size. To do this go to System Settings >> Appearance .
Get your system ready by updating and enabling additional repos The first thing you should do after installing Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution is to update it. Linux works on a local database of available packages. And this cache needs to be synced in order for you to be able to install any software. It is very easy to update Ubuntu.
How to update Ubuntu to latest version?
Press Super Key (Windows Key) to go to Unity Dash and look for Software Updater. Just run this program. It will look for available updates. Use Canonical Partners in Software Sources The second thing I always advise is to add Canonical Partners in the software repository. By default, Ubuntu contains a number of programs in its repository.
What are the uses of Ubuntu?
Uses of Ubuntu. Below are the Top 12 Uses of Ubuntu which are as follows: 1. Free of Cost. Downloading and installing Ubuntu is free, and costs only time to install it. One can just download from the internet or can create an ISO bootable disk, and after it, the environment is ready to launch.
One of the things I like about Ubuntu is that you can configure keyboard shortcuts per your need. You can setup keyboard shortcuts for like playing next song, opening up an application, switching between multiple application windows and for many tasks.
Some believe that the user can easily work with various CMS of PHP such as Laravel, Magneto, Word. Press and many more. Apart from PHP, Ruby, Java, Python can easily be implemented in Ubuntu. Users experience a beautiful design of desktop while accessing Ubuntu that is quite easy and efficient to use.
What’s new in Ubuntu 16 LTS?
A new software store ships as part of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Direct from the department of “ Long Overdue Changes”, this all-new app store replaces the Ubuntu Software Center which has shipped in every Ubuntu release since Ubuntu 9.10! ‘Software’ (inspired name, right?) is a sleeker, snappier storefront letting you browse, install and update apps.
In fact, customization is the one of the most loved features of desktop Linux. To start customizing Ubuntu 16.04, you’ll need to install Unity Tweak Tool (exclusive for Ubuntu Unity users). Use the command below to install Unity Tweak Tool:.