Ubuntu Tweak is a nice graphical front end tool for easy customization of your Ubuntu linux machine. Considering the case of a beginner in Linux world, the most haunting task is that of window customization and now it is made easier with Ubuntu Tweak. Ubuntu Tweak functions like an extended control panel and simply facilitates the matching settings even more advanced users and even provides customization which is not possible by default installation. I personally recommend using this tool. New version of Ubuntu Tweak 0.5.2 is now available for download.

Following are the links to download ubuntu-tweak

- Ubuntu Lucid: ubuntu-tweak_0.5.3-1 ~ lucid1_all.deb
- Ubuntu Karmic: ubuntu-tweak_0.5.3-1 ~ karmic1_all.deb

I know you like to try every new linux distribution, but not interested in burning cds and booting  from it. Ok, here is a solution to your problem, install your linux distro in a flash drive and boot from it without going to the hassels of creating a boot cd. If you like to install your favourite distro on a flashdrive so that you could take it everywhere you go, you are most welcome. Unetbootin is an opensource software available for windows and linux platforms which enables you to install almost all linux distributions in a thumb drive. Grab your copy of Unetbootin here. With unetbootin you can install many linux distros like ubuntu, mandriva, knoppix ,opensuse , fedora and much more.

Video showing how to install linux distros using unetbootin :