Elementary Customized
After fresh install perform these actions:


sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
#uninstall nvidia graphics driver
##run ubuntu tweak janitor & clean files
###re-install nvidia recommended diver & reboot
sudo nvidia-xconfig
sudo scratch-text-editor /etc/X11/xorg.conf
#add the following lines to the Device section of the nvidia device:
	Option         "NoLogo"	"True"
    Option         "Coolbits" "1"
    Option         "RegistryDwords" "PowerMizerEnable=0x1; PerfLevelSrc=0x2222; PowerMizerLevel=0x3; PowerMizerDefaultAC=0x3"


sudo pico /etc/modules
#add "coretemp"
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mactel-support/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install macfanctld
#reboot


#set alsa model for proper sound playback
sudo scratch-text-editor /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
options snd-hda-intel power_save=10 power_save_controller=N model=mbp62


#add to startup apps
amixer set IEC958 off (currently .sh in Templates)
*****************NOT WORKING ON BOOT*********************************************************************************************


#run update manager and install available updates
#reboot
##run ubuntu tweak janitor


sudo apt-get install pantheon-notify
sudo scratch-text-editor /usr/share/dbus-1/services/org.freedesktop.Notifications.service
#change the Exec line to: Exec=/usr/bin/pantheon-notify
##to uninstall change the Exec line back to Exec=/usr/lib/notify-osd/notify-osd
###reboot


#install gconf-editor from software center


#install dconf-editor from software center
org →pantheon → desktop → gala → appearance → "button layout"
#change to "close:minimize" (or "close,minimize,maximize")
org → pantheon → desktop → files → preferences → "single click"
#change value to un-checked
apps → indicator-session → "user-show-menu"
#change value to un-checked
org → gnome → desktop → interface → "ubuntu-overlay-scrollbars"
#change value to un-checked
##reboot


#change guest wallpaper
##move bg.jpg from backup to /usr/share/backgrounds (file must be .jpg)
cd /usr/share/backgrounds
sudo ln -s bg.jpg elementaryos-default
#disable guest login
sudo pico /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf
#add this line
allow-guest=false
#reboot


https://www.dropbox.com/install?os=lnx
#download 64bit .deb & install
sudo apt-get install pantheon-files-plugin-dropbox
#change wingpanel icons → /usr/share/icons/elementary/status/22 & 24
sudo gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/elementary/
#reboot


#install synaptic, bum, bleachbit, gparted, & disk utility from software center
##uninstall empathy, simple scan, movie player, noise using synaptic
###reboot
####run ubuntu-tweak janitor


#install fuse plugin to read/write exfat drive
sudo apt-get install subversion scons libfuse-dev gcc
cd ~
svn co http://exfat.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ exfat-read-only
cd exfat-read-only
scons
sudo scons install
cd ..
rm –rf exfat-read-only
sudo mkdir /media/Files
sudo mount –t exfat-fuse /dev/sdb1 /media/Files


#setup auto-mounting of drives on bootup
http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/04/automatically-mounting-partitions-hard.html


#install grub-customizer 
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install grub-customizer
#edit grub menu entries & change pause to 2


#install vlc, filezilla, firefox, redshift, recordmydesktop, remmina, transmission, xchat & xpad from software center
##install firefox theme (disable menu bar to see ff icon)
http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/02/elementary-firefox-theme.html


#install google chrome, chrome gtk theme & sync bookmarks
https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/egtk-chromeium-theme/pdongokkdiclimbompodchjpdglpfemg
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elementary-scrollbars-by/jfichaompnhpmlpjhcjebedbgaeoeple


#install fogger
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:loneowais/fogger
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install fogger


#fix flash in midori & firefox
sudo apt-get install flashplugin-installer
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/flashplugin-alternative.so /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/libflashplayer.so
sudo apt-get install nspluginwrapper
nspluginwrapper -v -a -n -i


cd ~; mkdir foggerflashfix; cd foggerflashfix
wget http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/pdc/11.2.202.280/install_flash_player_11_linux.i386.tar.gz
tar -zxvf install_flash_player_11_linux.i386.tar.gz
sudo mkdir /usr/lib/flashplugin-installer/i386
sudo cp libflashplayer.so /usr/lib/flashplugin-installer/i386
sudo apt-get install nspluginwrapper
sudo nspluginwrapper -i /usr/lib/flashplugin-installer/i386/libflashplayer.so
sudo nspluginwrapper -v -a -n -i
cd ~; rm -r foggerflashfix


#install pomidor
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dkotrada/pomidor
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install pomidor


#install gimp2.8
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install gimp


#install snap
sudo apt-get install snap-photobooth


#install beatbox
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sgringwe/beatbox
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install beatbox


#install caffeene
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:caffeine-developers/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install caffeine python-glade2


#install teamviewer
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/linux.aspx


#install system monitor
sudo apt-get install gnome-system-monitor


#install wine 1.5
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install wine1.5
#install & setup csvedit, np++, elistpro (copy to ~/.wine/drive_c/Program Files(x86)/ElistPro/
##add to slingshot
http://www.elementaryupdate.com/2013/03/how-to-add-wine-programs-to-plank.html
-or copy files from applications folder backup (verify paths)
#add plank work group:
-copy plank apps folder from backup to ~/Templates, then drag to pank (verify .desktop info for each app)


#install pidgin & pidgin otr plugin from app center
##install skype 4.0.0.8
##install skype-to-pidgin plugin
sudo apt-get install pidgin-skype
#then update libskype.so from
http://skype4pidgin.googlecode.com/svn/downloads/
#copy to /usr/lib/purple-2
##*skype path for pidgin control is "/usr/bin/skype"
-#remove skype wingpanel icon
-##http://askubuntu.com/questions/7479/how-can-i-remove-the-skype-panel-icon-in-ubuntu-12-04-and-earlier
-sudo wget -O/etc/apparmor.d/usr.bin.skype http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=2EYME5eF
-sudo /etc/init.d/apparmor reload
-#to check if removed correctly
-sudo apparmor_status | egrep "mode|skype"
-#skype should be after "enfore mode" but before any other modes
-##21 profiles are in enforce mode.
-##/usr/bin/skype
-##22 profiles are in complain mode.
-###start skype & wingpanel icon should be gone
#modify pidgin bottom status icon
##move candyball folder to
/home/jim/.purple/themes/candyball (/home/jim/.purple/themes/candyball/purple/status-icon/16)



#install spotify, open synaptic & add repo: 
deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 94558F59
#reload synaptic & quit
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install spotify-client
#install keywrapper
https://github.com/jreese/spotify-gnome (or use backup file)
#install wingpanel icon
##move/replace resources.zip from backup to
/opt/spotify/spotify-client/Data/


sudo apt-get purge indicator-messages
#reboot


#change .face icon in ~ to avatar (rename avatar to .face and replace)


#update system icons & edit applications .desktop icon path
##remove geary from internet-slingshot folder
Categories=GNOME;GTK;Office;Email;


#setup vpn connections














NOTES
#skype
-if you experience skype crashing and logging out of desktop / pantheon-greeter login screen
--un-install skype & video driver, then re-install video driver & skype
--DO NOT OUTPUT NVIDIA SETTINGS TO FILE, this will break skype again















xinput -list

xbindkeys-config






~OPTIONAL / IDK EXACTLY~

sudo chmod 644 /usr/lib/geoclue/geoclue-master (755 is old settings)
sudo chmod 644 /usr/lib/ubuntu-geoip/ubuntu-geoip-provider (755 is old settings)

zeitgeist-daemon --quit
sudo apt-get --purge autoremove whoopsie python-zeitgeist activity-log-manager-common activity-log-manager-control-center rhythmbox-plugin-zeitgeist zeitgeist zeitgeist-core zeitgeist-datahub
sudo rm -fr {/root,/home/*}/.local/share/zeitgeist



*REPLACES PULSE AUDIO WITH ALSA*
sudo apt-get purge pulseaudio gstreamer0.10-pulseaudio indicator-sound libcanberra-pulse pulseaudio-module-bluetooth pulseaudio-module-gconf pavucontrol paprefs
sudo apt-get install gnome-alsamixer qasmixer
#change alsamixer & qasmixer icons in slingshot


#serato supported dj mixing app
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mixxx libportaudio2