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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''At Pikes Peak Makerspace, we maintain one Ubuntu Workstation, one Ubuntu (Apple MacBook Pro) laptop,''' three Windows 10 Design Workstations, other Windows computers in most of our work areas, and multiple printers for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).
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'''What Is Ubuntu?''' Ubuntu is a free and open-source (FOSS) Linux-based computer operating system.
  
'''What Is Ubuntu?''' Ubuntu is a popular free and open-source Linux-based computer operating system. It is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful&nbsp;life.
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It is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to&nbsp;extend their useful&nbsp;life.
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'''We maintain one Ubuntu Workstation, one Ubuntu laptop,''' three Windows 10 Design Workstations, other Windows computers in most of our work areas, and multiple printers for all our members to use without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).
 
 
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== Classes ==
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==Classes==
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Training ==
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Links to ubuntu.com:
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:[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials#community '''ubuntu Community''']
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:[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop '''Ubuntu official website''']
  
==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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Links to other external sites:
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:'''[https://curl.se/ cURL]''' — command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs
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:'''[https://www.gnu.org/software/wget/ GNU Wget]''' — free software package for retrieving files
 
:'''[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH SSH ("Secure SHell")]''' — for securely accessing one computer from another
 
:'''[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH SSH ("Secure SHell")]''' — for securely accessing one computer from another
 
:[https://regex101.com/ '''regex101'''] — build, test, and debug regular expressions
 
:[https://regex101.com/ '''regex101'''] — build, test, and debug regular expressions
:[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop '''Ubuntu official website''']
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:'''[[wikipedia:Ubuntu|Ubuntu]]''' — on Wikipedia
  
 
==Tips==
 
==Tips==
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:*Other useful commands include <code>lsblk</code> ,  <code>lscpu</code> , and <code>lsusb</code>
 
:*Other useful commands include <code>lsblk</code> ,  <code>lscpu</code> , and <code>lsusb</code>
 
:*<code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code> to list/check installed fonts
 
:*<code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code> to list/check installed fonts
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==Cheat Sheets==
 
==Cheat Sheets==
Links to external sites:
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Links to external sites — Cheatography.com
:[https://cheatography.com/tag/ubuntu/ '''44 Ubuntu Cheat Sheets'''] — Cheatography.com
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=== [https://cheatography.com/tag/ubuntu/ '''44 Ubuntu Cheat Sheets'''] ===
:[https://cheatography.com/tag/bash/ '''Bash Cheat Sheets'''] — Cheatography.com
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=== [https://cheatography.com/tag/bash/ '''Bash Cheat Sheets'''] ===
==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
  
 
==Equipment List==
 
==Equipment List==
===Ubuntu Computers===
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|Computer
 
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|Application <br>Software
 
|System<br>Software
 
|System<br>Software
|Application <br>Software
 
 
|Monitor/<br>Peripherals
 
|Monitor/<br>Peripherals
 
|CPU
 
|CPU
 
|Memory
 
|Memory
 
|Storage
 
|Storage
|Network&nbsp;Speed,<br>Wi-Fi
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|Network&nbsp;Speed
|Network&nbsp;Speed,<br>wired
 
 
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|[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|center|frameless|160x160px|Ubuntu workstation]]
 
|[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|center|frameless|160x160px|Ubuntu workstation]]
 
|'''DELL OPTIPLEX 3010'''<br>
 
|'''DELL OPTIPLEX 3010'''<br>
 
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|Ubuntu<br>20.04.5&nbsp;LTS
 
 
|Brave, Firefox,  
 
|Brave, Firefox,  
 
LibreOffice 5,  
 
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Inkscape 1.2
 
Inkscape 1.2
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wired USB DELL   
 
wired USB DELL   
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(no&nbsp;speakers)  
 
(no&nbsp;speakers)  
 
| style="width: 12%" |Intel Core&nbsp;
 
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3.20GHz&nbsp;x&nbsp;4
 
3.20GHz&nbsp;x&nbsp;4
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DDR3
 
DDR3
 
|500 GB HDD
 
|500 GB HDD
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|Wi-Fi:
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910 Up
 
910 Up
  
 
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|[[File:Ubuntu MacBook Pro.jpg|alt=Ubuntu MacBook Pro|center|frameless|140x140px]]
 
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|'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br>
 
|'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br>
 
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|Ubuntu<br>16.04&nbsp;LTS
 
 
|Firefox,  
 
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|Ubuntu<br>16.04&nbsp;LTS
 
|13" display,
 
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|4GB (2 x 2048MB)
 
|4GB (2 x 2048MB)
 
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|System<br>Software
 
|Application<br>Software
 
|Monitor/<br>Peripherals
 
|CPU
 
|Memory
 
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|Network&nbsp;Speed,<br>Wi-Fi
 
|Network&nbsp;Speed,<br>wired
 
 
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
 
[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
  
[[Wish List#Ubuntu|Wish List]]
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[[Wish List#Ubuntu|'''Wish List''']]
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
  
== System Software ==
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==System Software==
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Links to external sites:
 
:[https://pimylifeup.com/check-ubuntu-version/ '''How to Check your Ubuntu Version''']
 
:[https://pimylifeup.com/check-ubuntu-version/ '''How to Check your Ubuntu Version''']
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdrjATI8BA '''A Quick History of Ubuntu'''] — on YouTube
 
==Application Software==
 
==Application Software==
 
Links to external sites:
 
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:[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software '''Arduino IDE'''] — Integrated Development Environment
 
:[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software '''Arduino IDE'''] — Integrated Development Environment
  
== Related Pages ==
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==Related Pages==
 
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
 
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
 
 
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
 
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
  
==Curated Links==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection
 
 
:'''[https://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — learn useful Linux tips, discover applications, explore new distros
 
:'''[https://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — learn useful Linux tips, discover applications, explore new distros
:[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials#community '''ubuntu Community'''] — from ubuntu.com
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/ubuntu/ Ubuntu Alternatives]'''
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/ubuntu/ Ubuntu Alternatives]''' — including '''[https://pop.system76.com/ Pop!_OS]'''
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::'''[https://archlinux.org/ Arch Linux]'''
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::'''[https://endeavouros.com/ EndeavourOS]'''
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::'''[https://pop.system76.com/ Pop!_OS]'''
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
Links to external sites:
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdrjATI8BA '''A Quick History of Ubuntu'''] — on YouTube
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
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Revision as of 16:11, 1 May 2024

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At Pikes Peak Makerspace, we maintain one Ubuntu Workstation, one Ubuntu (Apple MacBook Pro) laptop, three Windows 10 Design Workstations, other Windows computers in most of our work areas, and multiple printers for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).

What Is Ubuntu? Ubuntu is a free and open-source (FOSS) Linux-based computer operating system.

It is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful life.

 


Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to ubuntu.com:

ubuntu Community
Ubuntu official website

Links to other external sites:

cURL — command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs
GNU Wget — free software package for retrieving files
SSH ("Secure SHell") — for securely accessing one computer from another
regex101 — build, test, and debug regular expressions
Ubuntu — on Wikipedia

Tips

  • Type lshw at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications
  • Other useful commands include lsblk , lscpu , and lsusb
  • fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans" to list/check installed fonts

Cheat Sheets

Links to external sites — Cheatography.com

44 Ubuntu Cheat Sheets

Bash Cheat Sheets

Equipment List

Picture Computer Application
Software
System
Software
Monitor/
Peripherals
CPU Memory Storage Network Speed
Ubuntu workstation
DELL OPTIPLEX 3010
Level 1 badge
Brave, Firefox,

LibreOffice 5,

Visual Studio Code,

GIMP, ImageMagick,

Inkscape 1.2

Ubuntu
20.04.5 LTS
DELL 18" monitor,

wired USB DELL keyboard, mouse,

(no speakers)

Intel Core 

i5-3470

3.20GHz x 4

8GB (2 x 4096MB)

DDR3

500 GB HDD Wi-Fi:

900 Down,
910 Up

(Mbsp)

Ubuntu MacBook Pro
Apple
MacBook Pro
laptop

Level 1 badge
Firefox,

LibreOffice 5,

Inkscape 0.91

Ubuntu
16.04 LTS
13" display,

built-in speakers,

Wi-Fi dongle,

Apple AC adapter

Intel Core 2 DUO

CPU P8600

2.4 GHz x 2

4GB (2 x 2048MB)

DDR3

242 GB HDD wired:

140 Down,
80 Up

(Mbps)

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

System Software

Links to external sites:

How to Check your Ubuntu Version
A Quick History of Ubuntu — on YouTube

Application Software

Links to external sites:

Inkscape — vector graphics editor
GIMP — High Quality Photo Manipulation
ImageMagick — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
Visual Studio Code — Code editing.
Arduino IDE — Integrated Development Environment

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Raspberry Pi  
  Arduino  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Computers — Windows  
Linux Tools
Inkscape Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
GitHub Tips
Software Tips

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

It's FOSS — learn useful Linux tips, discover applications, explore new distros
Ubuntu Alternatives
Arch Linux
EndeavourOS
Pop!_OS
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.