the psycho cat on an HP Mini with Ubuntu

Just Beginning
Introduction
Read this first before you try Ubuntu*

Which Ubuntu to pick?
Getting Ubuntu
Making a bootable USB of Ubuntu

Ubuntu inside Windows
Dual-boot with Windows
Install Desktop CD Ubuntu
Modest Specs

Install Software
Extra Repositories

Security in Ubuntu
Create a "browse as root" launcher*

Where's the Terminal?
Password in Terminal

Next Steps
Mount Windows
Install Proprietary Software
Install Flash
Install MP3 Playback
Finding iTunes Alternatives
Export as MP3 in Audacity
Use Wine

Beyond the Basics
Backing up Ubuntu
Upgrade Ubuntu*
Change boot menu
Mount Linux

Playing Around
KDE/Gnome Comparison
Install KDE
Install XFCE
Pure Gnome
Pure KDE
Pure XFCE
Make your own Ubuntu remix

Troubleshooting
Can't sudo
Graphical sudo
Forgot password

* Off-site link

Cheap Plugs
If you've found these tutorials useful, please consider donating a small amount to one of my favorite non-profits/charities. Every little bit helps.

You may also want to consider donating directly to the Ubuntu project.

Installing Flash
About Flash
If you have Ubuntu AMD64
If you're not using Firefox
If you're using Ubuntu 7.10
If you're using Ubuntu 6.06
Fallback installation method

Installing Flash

First, visit a website that requires Flash.

For this example, I visited a YouTube page. Click the Install Missing Plugins button.

You'll then be prompted to install Swfdec, Flash, or Gnash. Install Flash.

You'll be asked if you want to install flashplugin-nonfree. Say Yes.

You'll be prompted for your password. Enter it and click OK.

Wait for Flash to install.

When Flash is finished installing, you'll get a message saying Changes applied. Click the Close button.

Then click Finish

Flash should now be working! If, for some reason, it isn't, you can try restarting Firefox.

About Flash
Adobe's Flash player allows you to play some multimedia web content. By using this tutorial to install Flash, you're agreeing to this End User License Agreement from Adobe.

If you have Ubuntu AMD64
If you're running 64-bit Ubuntu and want Flash, visit this page.

If you're not using Firefox
The standard plugin folder in Ubuntu is for Firefox. If you're using Opera or Konqueror, you may have to scan for plugins or specify the proper plugins folder.

If you're using Ubuntu 7.10
The page you're looking at now assumes you're using Ubuntu 8.04 or newer. If you're using 7.10, check out this guide instead.

If you're using Ubuntu 6.06
The page you're looking at now assumes you're using Ubuntu 8.04 or newer. If you're using 7.04 or earlier, check out this guide instead.

Fallback installation method
If this preferred method of installing Flash doesn't work, you can try installing Flash manually by following these instructions.