Now THIS is cool (for Ubuntu users, anyway):

[Ken D'Ambrosio]

http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/

It pretty much "fixes" everything that's "wrong" with a default Ubuntu
install.  Can't play that encrypted DVD?  Don't have Java?  flash?  The
right CODEC to play that .wav file?

Etc.

Note: not perfect if you've already played with your system, but seems
to work well on a fresh one.  Haven't kicked the tires extensively, but
it looks pretty darn decent.

-Ken