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Install Skype from repository

<?php
$URL="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/panticz/installit/master/install.skype.sh";
echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>

Fix upside down webcam
<?php
$URL="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/panticz/scripts/master/fix_skype_upsidedown_webcam.sh";
echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>

Install with snap
sudo snap install skype --classic

Disable "contacts comes online" notification
# Notify
sed -i 's|1|0|g' /home/${USER}/.Skype/*/config.xml
sed -i 's|1|0|g' /home/${USER}/.Skype/*/config.xml

# Sound
sed -i 's|1|0|g' /home/${USER}/.Skype/*/config.xml
sed -i 's|1|0|g' /home/${USER}/.Skype/*/config.xml

Links
https://www.linuxbabe.com/ubuntu/install-skype-ubuntu-18-04-lts-desktop
http://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/Canonical_Partner - Ubuntu partner repository
http://www.semanticpool.de/hidden-skype-emoticons/ - hidden skype emoticons
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SkypeTroubleshooting
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SkypeWebCams

Install VirtualBox

<?php
$URL="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/panticz/installit/master/install.virtualbox.sh";
echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>
--allow-unauthenticated

Fix kernel module
sudo /etc/init.d/vboxdrv setup

Links
http://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/VirtualBox/Installation
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Linux_Downloads
http://www.panticz.de/node/143

Install Java JRE

<?php
$URL="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/panticz/installit/master/install.java-jre.sh";
echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>

Download Oracle Java JRE & JDK using a script
https://ivan-site.com/2012/05/download-oracle-java-jre-jdk-using-a-script/

Fix mozilla java plugin
JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/jdk1.7.0
MOZILLA_HOME=~/.mozilla
mkdir $MOZILLA_HOME/plugins
ln -s $JAVA_HOME/jre/lib/i386/libnpjp2.so $MOZILLA_HOME/plugins
or
ln -s $JAVA_HOME/jre/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so $MOZILLA_HOME/plugins
or
ln -s /usr/lib/jvm/java-7-oracle/jre/lib/amd64/libnpjp2.so ~/.mozilla/plugins/

Links
http://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/make-jpkg
https://github.com/flexiondotorg/oab-java6 - Create a local apt repository for Sun Java 6 and/or Oracle Java 7 packages.
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/01/install-oracle-java-jdk-7-in-ubuntu-via.html
http://www.webupd8.org/2011/03/install-java-in-ubuntu-1104-natty.html
http://www.sysadminslife.com/linux/howto-oracle-sun-java-7-installation-unter-debian-6-squeeze/

Install: Betavine Connetion Manager (UMTS / SMS manager)

<?php
$URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4170695/scripts/install.bcm.sh";
echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>

Links
http://www.betavine.net/bvportal/resources/datacards/os/ubuntu
http://www.betavine.net/bvportal/community/linux
https://forge.betavine.net/

Install Docky under Ubuntu

<?php
$URL="http://dl.panticz.de/scripts/install.docky.sh";
echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, 1);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>

OPTIONAL: configure docky
gconftool-2 -t string -s /apps/docky-2/Docky/Interface/DockPreferences/Dock1/Autohide "Intellihide"
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/docky-2/Docky/Interface/DockPreferences/Dock1/FadeOnHide true
gconftool-2 -t float -s /apps/docky-2/Docky/Interface/DockPreferences/Dock1/FadeOpacity 0.4
gconftool-2 -t int -s /apps/docky-2/Docky/Interface/DockPreferences/Dock1/IconSize 24
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/docky-2/Docky/Interface/DockPreferences/Dock1/IndicateMultipleWindows true
gconftool-2 -t bool -s /apps/docky-2/Docky/Items/DockyItem/ShowDockyItem false

gconftool -s --type string /apps/docky-2/Docky/Items/DockyItem/DockyItemCommand 'gnome-terminal --geometry 177x47+0+0'

Add Gnome menu to Docky
sudo apt-get install -y xdotool
gconftool -s --type string /apps/docky-2/Docky/Items/DockyItem/DockyItemCommand 'xdotool key -clearmodifiers alt+F1'

Links
http://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/Docky

Compile Docky with Stacks under Ubuntu

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$URL="http://www.panticz.de/sites/default/files/Docky/compile.docky.stacks.sh.txt";
echo "

Quick install (go Applications > Accessories > Terminal and put this line into):

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echo "wget $URL -O - | bash -";
echo "

Script code:

";
echo " 

";
$c = curl_init();
curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, $URL);
echo htmlspecialchars(curl_exec($c));
curl_close($c);
echo "

";
?>

Install Docky Stacks (already compiled)
http://www.panticz.de/Download-and-install-Docky-Stacks-under-Ubuntu

Links
http://wiki.go-docky.com/index.php?title=Installing
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/stacks-for-docky-looks-like-a-dream-works-like-one-too/

Install neatx

# server
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:freenx-team
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install neatx-server

# client
http://www.nomachine.com/download-client-linux.php
wget http://64.34.161.181/download/3.4.0/Linux/nxclient_3.4.0-7_i386.deb -P /tmp
sudo dpkg -i /tmp/nxclient_*.deb

# printing
sudo chmod 755 /usr/lib/cups/backend/ipp

# Links
http://www.griessler.org/neatx-freenx-server-auf-ubuntu-10-04-lucid-lynx.php

Configure file association / default application for file

# global system configuration
/etc/gnome/defaults.list

# user configuration
#~/.local/share/applications/defaults.list
~/.local/share/applications/mimeapps.list

sed -i 's|totem.desktop|vlc.desktop|g' /etc/gnome/defaults.list

sudo sed -i 's|totem.desktop|vlc.desktop|g' /etc/gnome/defaults.list

image/x-psd=gimp.desktop

# Links
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AddingMimeTypes
http://www.libre-software.net/change-the-default-application-ubuntu-linux
http://askubuntu.com/questions/289337/how-can-i-change-file-association-globally

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