Initial Ubuntu configuration

So, you have installed Ubuntu.

First thing you should do is to setup an Internet connection.

This is done by the following:

-- DSL connection --

It is the easiest option. All you need is being set up in the modem itself. But because modem is a standalone device and not a part of a computer, you must set up LAN (local area network) to see modem's settings.

This is done by the following:

1. Go to Network dialog (System - Administration - Network)

2. Initially all settings are blocked. Click "Unblock".

3. Enter the administrator's password (It is the password you entered when installing)

4. Go to the properties of a wired connection.

5. Remove the "Enable roaming mode" flag.

6. In configuration list choose "Static IP address"

7. In the "IP Address" field type the address of the same range that modem has. (e.g. if modem's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your IP address should be like 192.168.1.x, where x is a number from 2 to 9.)

8. Netmask probably will be set automatically (if it didn't happen, type 255.255.255.0)

9. Gateway address is the address of your router.

10. Click OK.

11. Go to DNS tab.

12. Add your ISP's DNS servers to the list.

13. Close the window.

14. Open your browser and go to your modem's IP address.

15. Enter your login and password if requested. (They are usually located in the manual.)

16. Set up Internet connection in your modem.

17. Enjoy.

-- Dial-Up Connection --

1. Go to Network dialog (System - Administration - Network)

2. Initially all settings are blocked. Click "Unblock".

3. Enter the administrator's password (It is the password you entered when installing)

4. Go to Point-to-Point connection preferences.

5. Check the "Activate connection" checkbox.

6. Enter parameters of Your ISP and modem.

7. If You use a connection without callback feature, that's an end. (Else You need to get kppp program from repository and setup a connection in it).

-- Video drivers --

Do the following things to set up video drivers:

Run the Terminal. (Applications - Accessories - Terminal)

2. Type the following commands:

$ sudo apt-get install envyng-core

$ sudo apt-get install envyng-gtk

$ sudo synaptic

3. In Synaptic window, go to Repositories dialog. (Settings - Repositories)

4. Turn on all the flags in "downloadable from Internet" group.

5. Close the dialog.

6. Click the "Refresh" button on Synaptic's toolbar.

7. Wait.

8. Close Synaptic.

9. Execute the following command in terminal:
$ sudo envyng -g

10. Choose the video card manufacturer in the window and click "Apply".

11. Wait.

12. Reboot your computer.

13. Good luck!