After Fresh install of ubuntu 13.04 two essential thing i like to do , first installing ssh-server so i can connect remotely in my linux-box , and second is installing synaptic package manager .
Install SSH Server in ubuntu 13.04
~$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y ~$ sudo apt-get install openssh-server openssh-client -y
After installing ssh . generate ssh keys
~$ ssh-keygen ~$ sudo /etc/init.d/ssh restart
Install Synaptic Package Manager
~$ sudo apt-get install synaptic -y