ubuntu setup notes

Some tips to install and setup Ubuntu

How to install Chrome & Flash plugin
1. sudo apt install chromium-browser
2. Open "Software & UPdate" Panel -> "Other Software" Tab -> check "Canonical Partners".
Close Panel dialog and choose update the sources.
3. sudo apt install chromium-browser
4. start/restart Chrome

How to switch to XFCE4 or Xdesktop, default Unity not suitable for VM or old PC.

1. sudo apt install xubuntu-desktop
2. log out
3. In login dialog, click on the icons on the SCREEN top-right corner to switch window manger and language...

How to create Linux ISO USB disk:
1. dd if=/path/to/iso of=/dev/sdb bs=1M

How to install latest JRE for latest Eclipse:
1. sudo apt-get install oracle-java8-installer

How to install Broadcom Wifi driver:
1. sudo apt-get insall broadcom-sta-dkms (or broadcom-sta-common, can't remember).
Partner sources might be required.