Jaunty

Things to fix for Ubuntu Jaunty install on an M1330 (so far):

Set Source in synaptic to whatever ISP I'm currently using (avoid quota usage)

System->Administration->Hardware Drivers, enable latest

Install packages:
texmaker texlive-math-extra
blender inkscape
idle
compiz-fusion-plugins-extra compizconfig-settings-manager

Audio (crackles instead of proper sound):
change /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
add line
options snd-hda-intel model=3stack
as my laptop has three audio ports
(ref: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting )

CD/DVD (disks don't mount properly):
add line to /etc/fstab:
/dev/sr0 /media/cdrom0 iso9660,udf user,noauto,exec,utf8 0 0
and make sure the other lines match the order of is09660,udf.
(ref: http://osdir.com/ml/ubuntu-users/2009-05/msg00352.html)

HDD power management (hd spins up/down constantly):
add
/dev/sda {
apm = 255
}
to /etc/hdparm.conf
and change /etc/acpi/resume.d/*hdparm* and /etc/acpi/start.d/*hdparm* :
change all three-digit numbers (128, 254) to 255.
(ref http://www.gatzet.com/fixing-ubuntu-harddisk-power-management-bug.html)

Closing the lid of the laptop should make it sleep:
System->Preferences->Power Management
On AC Power, When Laptop Lid is Closed, Suspend.

Firefox extensions:
flashblock chatzilla

Configure Inkscape to use SVG properly.