Many Linux distributions include a Package Manager, which allow you to choose which programs and packages you want to install. This brings us to one of the huge advantages of a Linux distribution, one click updating which allows you to update all programs and system files.
.deb files are just like .exe files (for those familiar with Windows), which allow you to just double click and install a program. GetDeb.net gives you .deb files for an assortment of different programs. The advantage of installing things from GetDeb is that you could have newer versions of software than is given to you in the Package Manager. A disadvantage is that you will have to manually update to newer versions of those programs you install, but I think the costs outweigh the benefits.
Two of the applications I recommend updating/installing through GetDeb:
Brasero: (Link)
Brasero is an application used to burn CDs/DVDs, data disks/audio disks, burn ISOs, and copy disks.
Pidgin: (Link)
Pidgin is the ultimate IM program, go check out their website (Link) and install it even if you are on Windows.
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