Ubuntu is committed to Free software (free in cost and free in licensing restrictions), but in "the real world," most computer users are used to having proprietary or nonfree codecs and support software installed (to use Java, MP3s, Microsoft fonts, etc.), so Ubuntu has included an easy way to install these nonfree items. The free in the word nonfree refers to licensing restrictions, not to cost.
Go to Applications and select Ubuntu Software Center
Do a filter search for the word restricted and then click Install next to Ubuntu restricted extras.
When prompted for your password, enter it.
Wait for the software packages to download and install.
That's it!
You can find more details here (without all the screenshots).
There are also variations on Ubuntu that include proprietary/nonfree software in the default installation. One popular variation is called Linux Mint.
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