Other Non-distro Programs

There are several programs that are not in the Ubuntu repository that I use. They are Hulu, Tweetdeck, Google Earth,  Adobe Air, and Real Player. You need Adobe Air for Tweetdeck. Here are their websites for downloading:

Hulu
http://www.hulu.com/labs/hulu-desktop-linux
Google Earth
http://www.google.com/earth/index.html
Adobe Air
http://get.adobe.com/air/
Tweetdeck
http://www.tweetdeck.com/desktop/
Real Player
http://www.real.com/realplayer/linux

Are there any others that you recommend? Add them in you comments.

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Jay Forrest

Jay Forrest is a long‑time Linux enthusiast who switched to Ubuntu in 2008 after a Windows XP virus convinced him to embrace open‑source software. A former host of the Linux User Podcast, Jay has worked in technical support for AOL, EarthLink, and Route 66 Casino, built his first 486 in the 90s, and has provided web design for businesses and nonprofits. He works with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and basic PHP, and enjoys exploring open‑source software. As a former Fedora Ambassador, Jay is dedicated to sharing why Linux—secure, stable, and open—remains his platform of choice.