Here is my list of my recommended programs on ubuntu.
update & upgrade: First we should update repositories and update the system.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
ubuntu-restricted-extras : It includes usefull audio & video codecs, flash plugin, java etc.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
After this you need softwares as per your choice:
Graphics:
GIMP is image editing software, just like photoshop.
kolourpaint is painting program for kids, just like mspaint but more powerfull than it.
tuxpaint is painting program for kids, kid would have fun using it.
Sound & Video:
VLC media player is a cross platform media player. Good for watching videos, with plenty of options.
Audacious is a lightweight audio player just like winamp classic versions. XMMS themes can be used with it (can be downloaded from http://gnome-look.org), copy the downloaded theme to /usr/share/audacious/skins to use themes (use sudo nautilus to get root access for copying)
Audacity is a good sound editor software, usefull if you are interested in sound editing stuff.
Rythmbox media player is good for managing songs, default is banshee media player in ubuntu 11.10 (I didn't like banshee).
Arista Transcoder is useful video converter for converting movies / video clips for various devices such as mobile phone / tablet / PC etc.
Arista Transcoder is useful video converter for converting movies / video clips for various devices such as mobile phone / tablet / PC etc.
Internet:
Skype is for video & audio calls over VOIP
Chromium is a web browser just like Google chrome (actually google chrome is based on chromium, or chromium = chrome - google). If you like google chrome you can install that also
Education:
Must have in this catagory is Gcompris. complete educational suit for children. some games require gnucap installed. So install both
Tuxmath is good for children for learning math.
If you you offline dictionary on ubuntu, Artha is a good software. It does not require Internet connection after installation.
Kstars is a planetorium software.
Games:
hex-a-hop : game with thinking & logics, addicting game.
hedgewars : strategy single / multi-player game. It is played turn by turn. In your turn you can shoot any one weapon on opponent.
supertuxkart : Car racing game with weapons to damage opponent's vehicles.
supertux2 : Mario like game.
Extreme Tux racer : A racing game, with you playing as penguin sliding down the snowy hills and eating fishes.
Airstrike : plane fighting single / multi-player game.
X-Moto: Motor bike game, its all about controlling.
Extreme Tux racer : A racing game, with you playing as penguin sliding down the snowy hills and eating fishes.
Airstrike : plane fighting single / multi-player game.
X-Moto: Motor bike game, its all about controlling.
