ubuntu 11.10 after install...

configuring desktop environment after installing ubuntu 11.10

1. add facebook(use facebook id as username, for eg www.facebook.com/your_id) and google account to empathy. add empathy to startup applications
2. install skype. add skype to startup applications
3. install remmina remote desktop client - nice app to connect to multiple remote clients
4.install virtualbox, create windows virtual os.. you will have the luxury of windows as well linux.
5. install compizConfig settings manager - to make your desktop 3d
6.install gparted nice app to manipulate your file system
7. install samba, this enables you to share files between your ubuntu and virtual windows.
8. install vnc player.. one player for all purpose
9. install cairo dock.. with compiz 3d, this improves the aesthetic of your desktop to a great extent
10. install Unetbootin - easy app to create bootable disk or usb