@damis648: Yup, Docky is pretty fantastic. My only issue with it is that it doesn't work great on my netbook. Besides that, though, it works pretty fantastic.

Cool. My favorite shortcut is Alt+Left click to move any window from any point. This one has been around a long time but a Windows convert would never think to try it.

@Felix26591: That's actually pretty spiffy. Ubuntu needs some system for exporting custom installed package lists so that I can re-import them with my new machine. I guess the hard part is separating out things like drivers and out dated software automatically.

@skadoo323: As always it depends on your wireless card. Some still have issues, some work flawlessly. It's better than it has ever been, but the only way to know for sure if it will work for you is to download the live CD and give it a try.

Don't forget to read OMG Ubuntu's "10 things to do after installing 10.04" It includes one click installer shortcuts for many of the common things you should go ahead and install as well as some nice tips.

@radink: If you have the beta installed it should update itself automatically through the normal update system. That said, I always go for a clean install. Partly because I tend to break stuff in the beta, and partly because I want to see the finished product from start to finish.

Because it is plugin based it is rubbish. Call me when they do it with WebGL. They did it with Quake II, so why not Google Earth?

@TexasBelle: You should have setup a filter in the receiving box to automatically mark them is read, label them as needed, and archive them if you keep a clean inbox.

I haven't tried it yet, but I do wonder how it handles the 2GB size limited for the free One plan. Do you get special storage for your purchased music that will always fit your music collection?

@ddhboy: In my experience Last.FM normally only gives me big name artists. Maybe that is because I only give it big name artists, but it doesn't help the whole "Discovery" thing when I don't know the name of good indie artists to get started with.

I generally use a fork. Not because it's the best tool for the job but rather because it is normally in my hand anyways.

@dougefresh91001: What you want is a .sh script. A single line should do. .sh scripts are .bat scripts on Windows. A single line should do it, something like "synergy [IP Address of server]". Just make sure you go into the file properties and make it executable. You can also create a shortcut and just launch it, but…

We have two file cabinet stand up desks in the office at the copiers. The copiers are designed to be stood at, but are often used for scanning where being tied to a computer is required. So beside both copiers are filing cabinets with computers on them.

@JBu92: Actually, themes wont fix it. The button locations are not a theme by theme setting but rather a configuration of GNOME itself. Currently there is no easy way to change this setting in Ubuntu but hopefully it will be in the theme configuration application before "ship" date.

Can this be turned off? I run a lot of tabs and would rather use the tab bar to find them. The task bar is for windows, not tabs. Mixing the two is only going to cause trouble.

[irs.gov] and click on the "Where's my refund" button. Simple as that. Also, many states also have a similar system. In NC, for example, go to [www.dornc.com] and click "Where's my Refund". Don't ask my why they use a .com when they could use a .gov. NC is just stupid that way(when you click "Where's my refund" it…

@ProstheticConscience: I haven't seen it happen yet. I might not have been paying attention though. Most websites just give you instructions on how to setup the repo. Granted, this is vastly easier in Ubuntu 9.10 than ever before, but still a bit of a pain.

@Jeremy Alphonsus: Same here. There might be some merit in the old saying "Linux is too hard for consumers", but it beats the pants off every other OS when it comes to updates. Imagine every piece of software you own using the same update system. And if the update system didn't automatically check enough for a…

@bostock: I disagree. You can get a good driver with interchangeable bits which is a fantastic tool to have for specialty bits. Why have a 10 torex drivers when a single driver can have 10 torex bits. 1/8th the space and does just as good of a job. Just don't buy a cheap one.

For hand tools I only buy craftsman tools. They are reasonably priced and the vast majority of them come with lifetime warranties. I'm not much of a tool nut though. I have a basic screwdriver set, some wire strippers, and a few specialty tools I've needed to get for projects.