Ubuntu, powered by Canonical
Partners, is the most optimized and updated Linux distro out there. Both Ubuntu
and Linux mint are based on the Debian system. This Linux distros provide solid
system stability and lots of software through software center.
But there are lots of applications
you may not find in the distro’s repositories. So how do you install all those
software? Here comes “Terminal”, which is used to install an application from
outside of the software center.
Best
and Useful Ubuntu Software
Now I am going to share with you a
list of Useful Ubuntu Software, and how to install those through command line
interface called “Terminal”
#1. Install Java
Java is widely used into Ubuntu
platform, which is used to run many applications. Run the following command to
install java.
sudo
add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo
apt-get update
sudo
apt-get install oracle-java8-installer
#2. Install Dropbox
You can install Dropbox cloud client
from the Ubuntu repositories. So run the following command from the Terminal to
install Dropbox in Ubuntu.
sudo
apt-get install nautilus-dropbox
After installation, open the
Dropbox from the unity dash and follow the instruction to complete
#3. Install Google Drive
Google drive is not indexed by
Ubuntu repositories. So if you prefer to use google drive, there are many ways
to follow. You can use Insynchq, one of the powerful google drive
clients for Ubuntu platform
#4. How To Install Telegram Ubuntu/Linux mint Using PPA
Telegram is highly secured messaging
apps, which used to send any type of files, voice messaging, video call, and
group messages. Telegram can be used on all the devices including android, I
phone, windows, and Linux platforms. It can synchronize all the message all
through the devices. Telegram can be installed in all the Ubuntu based Linux
distro via PPA….
sudo
add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/telegram
sudo
apt-get update
sudo
apt-get install telegram
Remove Telegram
sudo
apt-get remove telegram
#5. Install Multimedia Player – VLC
To enjoy multimedia file on Linux,
you can install VLC. This media player is the most commonly used media player
on Windows, and Linux operating system. VLC can play all sort of media files
without any problem. To install VLC, run the following command into Terminal…
sudo
apt-get install vlc browser-plugin-vlc
#6. Google Chrome – Web browser
Though Firefox is the default web
browser at Ubuntu, which is enough for performing all the web related task. But
google chrome is the best web browser out there, which offer lots of add-ons to
enhance productivity. So if you want to install google chrome, run the
following command into Terminal…
wget
-q -O - https://dl-ssl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key
add -
sudo
sh -c 'echo "deb http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main"
>> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list'
sudo
apt-get update
sudo
apt-get install google-chrome-stable
On the other hand, if you want to
install chromium web browser, which is open source, and comes built-in at
Ubuntu repository, follow the command from the Terminal…
sudo
apt-get install chromium-browser
#7. Install Gimp Image Editor
Previously, most of the Linux
distros used to include Gimp Image Editor by default. But now it’s not
included. This tool is very popular and used by many professional photographers
for image composition and editing.
sudo
apt-get install gimp gimp-data gimp-plugin-registry gimp-data-extras
#8. Install Skype
Skype is one of the best messaging
apps, which is used to make voice and video calling, but it’s no included into
Ubuntu repositories. To install latest Skype package in Ubuntu, run the command
from Terminal…
wget
http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb
sudo
dpkg -i skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb
sudo
apt-get install -f
Here it’s important to notice the version
number. So when installing Skype, version no must be checked and replacing with
the above one.
Or
You can install it by PPA
sudo
sh -c "echo 'deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu/ `lsb_release -cs`
partner' >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/skype.list""
sudo
apt-get update
sudo
apt-get install skype
If you face any problem of missing
theme components on 64-bit laptop then run the following command into Terminal…
sudo
apt-get install gtk2-engines-murrine:i386 gtk2-engines-pixbuf:i386
#9. Install the Unity Tweak Tool
By installing unity tweak tool, you
can make a lot of customization on Ubuntu unity desktop. Run the following
command to install Ubuntu tweak tool….
sudo
apt-get install unity-tweak-tool
#10. My Weather Indicator
“My Weather Indicator” is used at
the Ubuntu panel to show the weather forecast for the day, and the widget can
also be used on the desktop. My Weather Indicator can be installed by adding
following PPA and command….
sudo
add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/atareao
sudo
apt-get update
sudo
apt-get install my-weather-indicator
#11. Caffeine
This application is used to prevent
the activation of the lock screen, screen saver or sleep mode. This tool is
useful while enjoying movies or listening music etc.
sudo
apt-get install caffeine
#12. Variety
This tool is very handy to use
desktop wallpapers. Once the app is being configured, the app menu indicator
can be used to change the wallpaper without opening the app.
sudo
apt-get install variety
#13. Install GDebi GTK and Synaptic
Gnome software center is good, but
if you don’t know the application name then that’s the problem. Here old
synaptic package manager can help to understand about the package name and
installing process. Install by the following command…
sudo
apt-get install synaptic
If you want to install any .deb
files, a gnome-software center can help. But that doesn’t give much information
about the package dependencies. So to get more information about the
installation package, GDebi GTK can be used.
sudo
apt-get install gdebi
#14. Installing Flash player
Flash player plugin is required to
play videos and online games into a browser. If you use only Firefox web
browser then flash player plugin install is a must. But in the case of google
chrome, you need not have flash player. So to install flash player, run the
following command….
sudo
apt-get install flashplugin-installer
If this doesn’t work then follow…
sudo
apt-get install pepperflashplugin-nonfree
sudo
update-pepperflashplugin-nonfree --install
#15. Install Archive Packages
Run the following command from the
terminal to install archive Packages in Ubuntu.
sudo
apt-get install 7zip unrar zip unzip
#16. Install FTP Client – Filezilla
If you are a web developer then
FileZilla is a must application for you to have it on Ubuntu.
sudo
apt-get install filezilla
Final
Thought
Here I have shared the list of
Useful Ubuntu Software which will definitely improve and increase your Ubuntu
experiences and productivity.
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