Howtoforge published a guide about setting up Ubuntu Linux 7.10 as the perfect desktop

This document describes how to set up an Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) desktop. The result is a fast, secure and extendable system that provides all you need for daily work and entertainment. About 23.000 packages are available in the repositories.

The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon)