Drup.org

Extra applications

DVD playback and extra codecs

Install Medibuntu: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu

Alternative post on installing DVD codecs: http://linuxpoison.blogspot.com/2010/05/add-multimedia-support-in-ubuntu...

Flash

(if not installed already above) Install from synaptic or
apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree


apt-get install -y openssh-server gnome-device-manager
apt-get install -y subversion
apt-get install -y vlc gimp inkscape adobe-flashplugin mozilla-plugin-vlc
(if not installed above)


---

To make the computer shut down without silly extra dialogue, use:
gconf-editor (not from root)
select apps / indicator-session and check the logout-restart-shutdown

This is another good resource: http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2009/10/31/install-flash-and-multimedia-supp...
or:
use instructions at part one of: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=4790346&postcount=1
Then do:
apt-get -y install libdvdcss2 libdvdread4 libdvdnav4 vlc gxine libxine1-ffmpeg