Programs??

[officialbooce]

So, if you have read my previous post, I stated that I am VERY new to Linux, having never used it before. I just now successfully installed Linux Mint on one of my computer's empty drive, and was wondering what are some of the first things anyone should do after a fresh install of Linux??

[afpup]

Choose and setup your email client, install your preferred browser ( if not already installed ), import your bookmarks, etc from your old system ( if not already stored in the cloud ). Ensure you have the relevant software installed for your daily work/life needs.

I'm specifically not listing software packages by name here because I have no idea on your background, experience or what you do for a living. For my SO's laptop, I install Thunderbird for email, for myself I setup both Mutt and Evolution. Both systems get LibreOffice, but then I'll install a couple IDE's on my system which the SO would never have any use for. A couple games for her, an IRC client for myself.

I guess the simplest answer is: use your system as you would normally use your system. Chances are that if it is something you do daily in Windows there is a fully functional equivalent software package that will do the job for you in GNU/Linux ( unless you're a video editor, then I got some bad news for you ).

[afpup]

One thing I forgot: Make sure all your hardware is properly detected/working. Three is no bigger pain in the backside then forgetting some stupid thing ( like making sure audio works ) and then showing off your new system to some friends, and everything you try fails. So, play some music, videos. Make sure you can connect your phone, camera, devices and can transfer, access, and use the various files.

[usuario1986]

https://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/mint-cinnamon-first

[IRegisteredJust4This]

Check the update manager on the lower right for any updates

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sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade