• If you run a proxy (apt-cacher-ng in my case), add the proxy directory in /etc/apt/apt.conf:

  Acquire::http::Proxy "http://aptcacher:3142";

• Add repositories for

  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/y-ppa-manager
  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox
  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/themes
  add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/">http://archive.canonical.com/</a> $(lsb_release -sc) partner"

• Add Tools and Themes

  sudo apt-get install skype
  sudo apt-get install flashplugin-installer
  sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
  sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool
  sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool
  sudo apt-get install y-ppa-manager
  sudo apt-get install faenza-icon-theme faience-*
  sudo apt-get install mediterraneannight-gtk-theme
  sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins-extra
  sudo apt-get autoremove unity-lens-shopping unity-lens-music unity-lens-photos unity-lens-gwibber unity-lens-video

• Use ubuntu-tweak an set MediterraenLightDarkest for the GTK theme, Faenza Darkest for the icons and

Faience-Ocre

• Configure Theme using ubuntu-tweak
  • Multiload indicator:

    sudo apt-fast install indicator-multiload

  • Display all hidden startup applications:

    sudo sed -i "s/NoDisplay=true/NoDisplay=false/g" /etc/xdg/autostart/*.desktop

  • If you have problems with certain Java apps, remove openjdk and install oracle java (sadly)

    sudo apt-get purge openjdk*
    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer

    You can check using

    java -version

• Powersaving on laptop:

  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/jupiter
  sudo apt-get update
  sudo apt-get install jupiter

References:

• http://opensas.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/taming-the-raring-ringtail
• http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-oracle-java-7-in-ubuntu-12-04.html"
• http://ubuntuguide.net/optimize-the-usage-of-swap-to-speed-up-response-for-ubuntu"

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