I've never used a Linux OS before, I decided to try out Ubuntu 14.04 after reading and watching numerous reviews.
After a couple hours of troubleshooting installation and Grub menu issues I got it to work.
I have to say it was quite fun even though it was frustrating at first.
I'm doing a dual boot Win 8.1 and Ubuntu, so far no issues that I can see since I fixed the grub menu not populating.
Anywho I really like it but do you guys have any suggestions on programs, things I should learn/know, tips, etc?
I frequently torrent media, I use Usenet, edit and create videos, and play a lot of CSGO. Hoping I can do all of that on Ubuntu and eventually fully switch.
Edit: btw I'm sorry if this is the wrong subverse
Update: I broke it :D
Did fresh install trying again. For some reason my graphics drivers weren't well liked.
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[–] RedSocks157 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
You can definitely do all of that in Ubuntu. In fact, being a valve game CSGO has better Linux support than most!
[–] [deleted] 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
[–] vault_boy [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I've begun to go through this guide it looks extremely useful thank you! I've been using terminal this morning to install programs, and man is it different than Windows. Despite having to double check what you've typed into it, it's so much easier than Windows already (that whole wrong version/clean install not working, wrong directory b.s.). I'm looking forward to getting into advanced administration/customization once I get the basics down over the next couple of weeks.
[–] HP48GX 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Exactly this. Start learning scripting. It is the most powerful thing on *nix.
[–] BlankBruno 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Welcome to Linux (and Ubuntu)!
Personally, I have used Transmission as my torrent client for years, starting with it on BeOS and continuing to use it when I switched to Linux. For a long time, I used Thunderbird for a Usenet client, but have recently switched to Pan Newsreader. I can't point to a feature or features in Pan and say, "This is why I prefer it"; for me it's subjective and just "feels" better. As for video work, I have tinkered a small amount using OpenShot, but definitely nothing serious, and I have little to no experience with other similar apps to compare it to.
One app that I would recommend that doesn't fit the categories you've listed is Clementine, an audio player app. I have tried several over the years, and this is my current favorite for ease of use, features, and eye candy. Just my unsolicited personal opinion.
Hope you find my opinions/experiences a bit helpful.
[–] beetusvoater 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
For "easy editing":
Avidemux, FFMPEG etc.,
Blender for heavier things.
Standard advice for torrent is probably transmission-gtk.
But I like transmission-daemon + transgui. By installing them both, you have a client - server relationship established on your machine. You can autostart your daemon without eating resources with a front-end and remote control it (e.g. from another device in your LAN).
Edit: For downloader from OCH in general take a look at Jdownloader2
[–] Ronjoe 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I personally like Deluge more than Transmission; it's a little more fully featured, and also cross-platform.
[–] 654456 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Csgo mouse sens is doubled in Linux you will have to divide it by two.
[–] Idunsums 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Also there is a weird lag when you first shoot you can fix that by switching off multicore in video settings (I think). Love csgo on Ubuntu! Feels smoother.
[–] Tokyofpv 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Is Css playable. I didn't get Csgo and my last game in the CS line was Source. I really miss playing.
[–] liliacool 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Steam for linux -> CSGO
shotcut, kdenlive, pitivi, openshot for video edition
[–] koduu 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Transmission is a good torrent client, but dont forget to tick the encryption and blocklist options in transmission client. I really only miss some mainstream games and that Libre office would have the same UI as regular Office
[–] usekidsforfood 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Openshot is great for editing videos, I use it quite a bit. There are quite a few options for torrenting programs as well as NNTP readers.