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| − | + | '''Ubuntu is a Linux-based computer operating system.''' | |
| − | + | It is free and open-source software (FOSS). An alternative to Windows and macOS. | |
| − | + | Ubuntu is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful life. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have one Ubuntu workstation (DELL Optiplex 3010d) and one Ubuntu (Apple MacBook Pro) laptop.''' |
| + | <br>[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]] | ||
| + | Additionally we have 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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| + | Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection. | ||
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| − | [ | + | ==External Training== |
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| + | ===[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/try-ubuntu-before-you-install#1-getting-started '''Try Ubuntu before you install it''']=== | ||
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| + | ===[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials Ubuntu Tutorials]=== | ||
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| + | ===[https://ubuntu.com/desktop Ubuntu Desktop official website]=== | ||
| − | + | '''Links to other external sites''' | |
| − | : | + | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4isEhE2rvmA Top 10 ways to monitor Linux in a Terminal]''' — Level 2 Jeff (Geerling) on YouTube |
| − | + | :'''[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH SSH ("Secure SHell")]''' — for securely accessing one computer from another | |
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| − | + | :'''[https://regex101.com/ regex101]''' — build, test, and debug regular expressions | |
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| − | :'''[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH SSH ("Secure SHell")]''' — for securely accessing one computer from another | ||
| − | :[https://regex101.com/ | ||
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
| − | :*Type <code>lshw</code> at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications | + | :*'''To check your Ubuntu version, run the command''' <code>lsb_release -a</code> |
| + | :*To find out which shell you're using, run the command <code>echo $SHELL</code> or <code>ps $$</code> | ||
| + | :* Type <code>lshw</code> at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications | ||
:*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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==Equipment List== | ==Equipment List== | ||
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|System<br>Software | |System<br>Software | ||
|Application <br>Software | |Application <br>Software | ||
| − | |Monitor/Peripherals | + | |Monitor/<br>Peripherals |
|CPU | |CPU | ||
|Memory | |Memory | ||
|Storage | |Storage | ||
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| − | + | |'''DELL<br>OPTIPLEX<br>3010'''<br> | |
| − | |'''DELL OPTIPLEX 3010'''<br> | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]] |
| − | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless| | + | |Ubuntu<br>20.04.5 LTS |
| − | |Ubuntu | ||
|Brave, Firefox, | |Brave, Firefox, | ||
LibreOffice 5, | LibreOffice 5, | ||
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Inkscape 1.2 | Inkscape 1.2 | ||
| − | |DELL 18" monitor, | + | | DELL 18" monitor, |
wired USB DELL | wired USB DELL | ||
| − | keyboard, mouse, | + | keyboard, mouse, |
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| style="width: 12%" |Intel Core | | style="width: 12%" |Intel Core | ||
i5-3470 | i5-3470 | ||
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| style="width: 12%" |8GB (2 x 4096MB) | | style="width: 12%" |8GB (2 x 4096MB) | ||
DDR3 | DDR3 | ||
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|'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br> | |'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br> | ||
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| − | |Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | + | |Ubuntu<br>16.04 LTS |
| − | | Firefox, | + | |Firefox, |
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==Application Software== | ==Application Software== | ||
| − | Links to external sites: | + | '''Links to external sites:''' |
:[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape'''] — vector graphics editor | :[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape'''] — vector graphics editor | ||
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:[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation | :[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation | ||
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| + | :[https://www.libreoffice.org/ '''LibreOffice'''] — "private, free and open source office suite" | ||
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:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images | :[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images | ||
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| − | == | + | :[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code'''] — Code editing |
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | |
| + | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://ubuntu.com/about The story of Ubuntu]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros | ||
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| + | '''Alternatives to Ubuntu:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://archlinux.org/ Arch Linux]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://manjaro.org/ Manjaro Linux]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://ubuntu.com/desktop/wsl Windows Subsystem for Linux]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.linux.org/threads/24-popular-linux-distributions.46183/ 24 Popular Linux Distributions]''' — on Linux.org | ||
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| + | ==Additional Help== | ||
| + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
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:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | :[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | ||
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| − | + | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | |
| − | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers''' </span>]] | ||
| + | :'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | :'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | ||
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| − | + | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | |
| − | + | :[[How To Slack#PPM 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 community. |
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Latest revision as of 20:41, 14 March 2025
Ubuntu is a Linux-based computer operating system.
It is free and open-source software (FOSS). An alternative to Windows and macOS.
Ubuntu is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful life.
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have one Ubuntu workstation (DELL Optiplex 3010d) and one Ubuntu (Apple MacBook Pro) laptop.
Additionally we have 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).
Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
External Training
Try Ubuntu before you install it
Ubuntu Tutorials
Ubuntu Desktop official website
Links to other external sites
- Top 10 ways to monitor Linux in a Terminal — Level 2 Jeff (Geerling) on YouTube
- SSH ("Secure SHell") — for securely accessing one computer from another
- regex101 — build, test, and debug regular expressions
Tips
- To check your Ubuntu version, run the command
lsb_release -a - To find out which shell you're using, run the command
echo $SHELLorps $$ - Type
lshwat the Terminal to to list hardware specifications - Other useful commands include
lsblk,lscpu, andlsusb fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"to list/check installed fonts
- To check your Ubuntu version, run the command
Equipment List
| Computer | System Software |
Application Software |
Monitor/ Peripherals |
CPU | Memory | Storage |
| DELL OPTIPLEX 3010  |
Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS |
Brave, Firefox,
LibreOffice 5, Visual Studio Code, GIMP, ImageMagick, Inkscape 1.2 |
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 |
| Apple MacBook Pro laptop |
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS |
Firefox,
LibreOffice 5, Inkscape 0.91 |
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 |
Application Software
Links to external sites:
- Inkscape — vector graphics editor
- GIMP — High Quality Photo Manipulation
- LibreOffice — "private, free and open source office suite"
- ImageMagick — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
- Visual Studio Code — Code editing
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- It's FOSS — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros
Alternatives to Ubuntu:
- 24 Popular Linux Distributions — on Linux.org
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- 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.