This is to document what I must have done after installing Ubuntu on a new PC or laptop. I have been a loyal Ubuntu user since 2009 and never changed to another OS. To be an expert, you need to focus on one thing. This also applies when choosing an operating system for your computer.
Recently, I received a PC with RTX5090 for work. I asked the student to install Ubuntu 24.04. After it was installed, I needed to make it suit my workflow. Here is what I have done after installing Ubuntu 24.05.
TODO (as per December 2025), i.e., to install;
- VScode
- VSCode extensions: Python, Pylance, Copilot, Ampcode, etc.
- gh (Github CLI): sudo snap install gh
- Swith default git editor to VIM
- Simplenote
- Mendeley (install via flatpak)
- Diodon (for clipboard management)
- Gnome-sushi (for [audio] preview)
Optionals:
- Multipass
- Mozc (to enable Japanese characters)
- pyenv (to enable multiple Python versions)
- uv (for faster Python development)
Previously when I installed Ubuntu on a new device, I made a lot of modifications: themes, icons, etc. (more complete list: https://bagustris.blogspot.com/p/download.html) . Now, default should be the best. If nothing works, then modification is needed. If there is no problem, there is no need to change the default. Minimal installation, maximum speed.
