Python is your friend
www.tuxradar.com has a series of video tutorials on using Python on Ubuntu. The first one is probably the most useful, but they all are rather good. Check em out:
http://www.tuxradar.com/content/python-pygtk-webkit-20-minutes
http://www.tuxradar.com/content/code-project-build-pygtk-rss-reader
http://www.tuxradar.com/content/code-project-build-pygtk-language-translator
@morpse Totally were, the one hosting twitter however, is not. I think it may have had a bit too much to drink last night or something.4 days ago from Chromed Bird