Linux Mint MATE: installation tidbits

Some quick notes on getting my Linux Mint MATE up & running...

• Install distro
• Install updates
• Set Emacs key bindings:

/usr/bin/gconftool-2 --set /desktop/mate/interface/gtk_key_theme Emacs --type string

• Install "extra" programs:

sudo apt-get install emacs23-nox openssh-server wine virtualbox evolution rhythmbox gip openvpn chromium-browser skype

• Restore data from backups (A lot of time... If restoring Videos it can take about 12 hours.)
• Setup/ customize stuff

  Bookmarks
  Firefox stuff
  Chromium stuff

• Install FortiClient SSL