GetDeb.net

I use GetDeb.net to easy the install of applications such as SongBird in Ubuntu.  After installing the GetDeb repository run update manager for the latest updates provided by GetDeb.  You can then search Synaptic Package Manager for applications you want that were not in the official Ubuntu release.  If you are lucky GetDeb will have what you want.

GetDeb is an unofficial project with the mission to provide the latest open source and freeware applications for the current Ubuntu Linux release, in an easy to install manner.

The GetDeb repository extends the official repositories by providing latest versions and new applications. Unlike the official packages, GetDeb packages do not have a predefined release schedule - new software versions are provided as they become available from their authors. There is a short and limited testing phase instead of a full testing cycle to ensure packaging quality, however it is less strict than Ubuntu's official requirements.