Automatix

Now a great piece of software to help you install a bunch of stuff: Automatix

I started with an update (Automatix already installed) using Update Manager.

I then installed:

• Codecs and Plugins

  • MPlayer Plugin for Firefox
  • Ubuntu Restricted Extras and Multimedia Codecs
  • W32-DVD Codecs

• Email Clients

  • CheckGmail

• Miscellaneous

  • Extra Fonts
  • Nautilus Scripts (open as root option)

• Office

  • Acrobat Reader
  • Google Earth

Check for other useful software yourself :-)