Newbies Guide to Linux

Given the popularity of the Linux operating systems it comes as no surprise when  new users is overwhelmed by the tasks of software installation to be installed after booting the operating system successfully.

 The following tasks are the main first must do items.

1.      Update Your System just like the windows operating system your linux system must be updated as often as you desire, though its not the ultimate task to keep your system running smoothly. open a terminal/shell by pressing Ctrl+Alt+t  and execute these commands

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get upgrade

2.      Install Proprietary stuffs (Plugins/Codecs/Libraries) such as adobe and mp3 codes so you can play music and stream videos to do that execute the following to install the proprietary stuffs

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

3.      Install Synaptic Package Manager this is like the only library that holds all your software that you will need

sudo apt-get install synaptic

4.      Install VLC Media Player to play all your videos and music files

sudo apt-get install vlc

5.      Install Pidgin the best instant messenger

sudo apt-get install pidgin

6.      Install GIMP Image Editor the competitor to photoshop

To install GIMP

sudo apt-get install gimp

7.      Install Google Chrome or Chromium

sudo apt-get install chromium-browser