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Oh no....you can easily get all that stuff humming alongLinux, while fun to play around with, has too many incompatibility issues with popular programs and web sites regardless of build.
One major concern is the inability to play DVDs. Getting some builds to even play Utube can be an exercise in frustration.
Ubuntu Tweak
http://www.unixmen.com/after-a-fresh-install-of-ubuntu-1010-maverick-meerkat-configuration-made-easy-with-ubuntu-tweak/
Here is a good one to install multimedia codex and enable dvd playbackFeatures of Ubuntu Tweak
View of Basic System Information(Distribution, Kernel, CPU, Memory, etc.)
GNOME Session Control
Auto Start Program Control
Quick install popular applications
A lot of third-party sources to keep applications up-to-date
Clean unneeded packages or cache to free disk space
Show/Hide and Change Splash screen
Show/Hide desktop icons or Mounted Volumes
Show/Hide/Rename Computer, Home, Trash or Network icon
Tweak Metacity Window Manager's style and behaviour
Compiz Fusion settings, Screen Edge Settings, Window Effect Settings, Menu Effect Settings
Set the Shortcuts to archive quicker access your favourite applications
GNOME Panel Settings
Nautilus Settings
Advanced Power Management Settings
System Security Settings
And many other in process...
http://www.itworld.com/article/2698191/enterprise-software/install-multimedia-codecs-in-ubuntu-14-04.html
Actually Ultamatix is one of the best getting linux ready for a desktop environment you can get!