NVIDIA proprietary drivers are already installed by Ubuntu through the OS installation after detecting the GTX 1070. Ubuntu is as easy as Windows at setting up and running top apps from the included app store. deb installation file that acts very much like an. Software not listed on this app store can still be installed manually - many using a. To make getting apps installed easier for those who don't enjoy using the terminal, GNOME (the UI suite Ubuntu uses) has a handy app store that has some hits including Slack, Steam, Discord, Chrome, Firefox, Thunderbird, GIMP, Spotify, Handbrake, among many more. After installing the OS, I booted into a smart-looking desktop with everything aside from the Logitech C920 webcam working. This isn't a perfect experience, since you're using a USB drive, but it can provide a hint as to just how smooth (or not so) your Linux computing will be on that hardware configuration. You can boot and even use the OS from nothing more than a flash drive, allowing you to get a taste of what Linux can offer. (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows CentralYou can install top apps like Discord, Slack, Steam, and more on Ubuntu.