Install and configure environment: Download the Ubuntu 64bit LTS install image Create a bootable DVD or flash drive Install Ubuntu Update software Install gnome classic Synaptic Package Manager PulseAudio Preferences - open and check the Make discoverable... PulseAudio Volume Control OpenConnect Cisco VPN client Update grub to reduce wait seconds sudo gedit /etc/default/grub #change timeout from 10 to 2 or whatever GRUB_TIMEOUT=2 sudo grub-update Install gnome classic sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback Fix 14.10 vanishing cursor with sudo apt-get install ibus-gtk Reboot and select Classic before logging in Install Network Manager Open Connect Plugins (for Cisco VPN configuration) Open Applications : System Tools : Adinistration : Synaptic Package Manger Search for network-manager-openconnect Mark both entries for installation and apply Add launch icons to t...