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

Note: This tutorial shows you how to install only the MP3 playback. If you want to install Flash, Java, MP3 playback, and a lot of other popular proprietary codecs all at once, go here instead.

First, find or download an MP3 file.

Then the easiest way to install MP3 playback in Ubuntu is to just try to play an MP3 file. So just double-click the file.

Once you do that, Totem will try to play the MP3 file and then realize you do not have the necessary codecs to play MP3 files. It'll ask if you want to search for the appropriate codec. Click Search to continue.

Click Install.

Then click Confirm

Authenticate with your user password.

Wait for the codecs to install. Then click OK.

Note: it will say you didn't get the requested plugins, but you did, so ignore that warning.

Now your MP3 should start playing in Totem.