Must have apps for Ubuntu (plus another question)

[T_Yamamoto]

Any must have apps?

I have VLC, Clemetine, Pitivi, Steam.

Anything else I should get?

Also, how easily can I move from one disco to another?

 

[lxskllr]

No must have programs unless there's something you need. I don't think they include Gimp anymore, so you might want that.

Moving from one distro to another is difficult if your intention is to save what you have(excluding dual boot). If you want to try different desktops, just install them, and pick the one you want at login.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Is there a way to control a 3pin fan in Ubuntu? Kinda like speedfan?

 

[lxskllr]

Is there a way to control a 3pin fan in Ubuntu? Kinda like speedfan?

I haven't used it myself, but you could try this...

http://askubuntu.com/questions/22108/how-to-control-fan-speed#46135

Found via this search...

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=fan+control+ubuntu

 

[bbhaag]

On top of the programs that already came with the distro I use I also added a few more. Most of them are what I would consider "must have" programs but it really depends on what you use your computer for.
K3b
HexChat
Libre Office
Netflix Desktop
VLC
BleachBit
qBittorent
Handbrake
SaBnzbd+
Firefox
Minecraft

 

[smakme7757]

If you use the terminal often Guake is a nice piece of software.

 

[Meractik]

MFL

 

[some_guy]

I use powertop for reducing power consumption and for stats about what is using power, though I agree with lxskllr, "No must have programs unless there's something you need." Let the need lead, and the app follow.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerTOP

 

[inf1nity]

get synaptic.. ubuntu Software centre sucks.. you'll thank me later