I've been using Ubuntu for about 9 months now (wow, hard to believe - the time has flown by) and people often ask me what my favorite apps are or what I changed once I install it. Aside from some custom scripts I install for my own organizational sanity, there are a few recommendations I always give. However, I just stumbled upon what may be the most complete list I've ever seen. When I say "stumbled", I mean that. I just used StumbleUpon and this came up . Really great list for anyone looking to add or customize their Ubuntu 9.10 desktop. Happy customizing! UPDATE: I've also found a few additional add-ons that might be worth investigating. Here's a few: Guvnr's Picks Ubuntu Tips and Tricks