Regular things I do after a fresh install. (Ubuntu 12.04/Mint 13)

Here's some things I like to do after a fresh install of ubuntu/mint.

Install apt-fast:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:apt-fast/stable
sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install apt-fast

Then update(I always use apt-fast since I know there will be a lot to download):
sudo apt-fast update; sudo apt-fast upgrade

Install vim from apt(if not already installed)

Edit my /etc/hosts file to include all of the computers on my home network. Copy over files that I backed up on those computers.

Disable apport(if ubuntu. if mint then disable after installing software-center):
sudo vim /etc/default/apport   --- change '1' to '0' and save.
sudo service apport stop

Install chromium-browser use apt
Install chrome from .deb file
Install google-earth from .deb
Install google music manager from .deb
Install google talk plugin from .deb
Install teamviewer from .deb
Install VMware Player from .bundle (rename from .txt when saving(yes you can just still execute it regardless... just change it... because.))
Install synapse from apt
Install fogger:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:loneowais/fogger
(update; and install fogger)

Install gimp if not at least 2.8(because I like the single window mode)

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulash/gimp
(update; and install gimp)

Install dropbox from apt
run/setup dropbox