Ubuntu post-install for Hardy Heron

Guideline to install additional packages for Ubuntu multimedia computers and potentially EAC computers.

Suggestions are welcome!

• edubuntu-addon-kde
• edubuntu-addon-science
• edubuntu-addon-young

• ubuntu-restricted-extras (flash, dvd playback, etc.)
  • for vlc, to enable the system to auto-start vlc when a DVD is inserted into the drive, follow the instructions here
• inkscape

• frozen-bubble
• extremetuxracer
• supertux-stable
• kolf

Don't forget general updates!

1. Start from a clean install of Ubuntu 8.04.1
2. Launch Synaptic package manager
3. In Settings→Repositories, enable “universe” and “multiverse”
4. “Reload” to get up-to-date package lists
5. “Mark All Upgrades” to select needed updates
6. Select for installation all desired packages (like our list above)
7. Don't apply! Select File→“Generate package download script”, save the script
8. We're done with Synaptic!
9. With a good net connection/lots of time, open a terminal and run the script

This script should get all the packages and dependencies necessary for what we've selected. Then on a destination machine with a fresh install of Ubuntu 8.04.1, we should be able to bring the files over (by CD, USB key, network share, etc.), run Synaptic and select File→“Add downloaded packages” to install them.