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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, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''Ubuntu is a Linux-based computer operating system.'''
  
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It is free and open-source software (FOSS). An alternative to Windows and macOS.
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Ubuntu is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful life.
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'''At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we have one Ubuntu workstation (DELL Optiplex 3010d) and one Ubuntu (Apple MacBook Pro) laptop.'''
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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&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).
 
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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, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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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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'''We maintain one Ubuntu Workstation''' as well as other computers for all our members to use (without any additional required training).
 
 
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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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== Classes and Training==
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===[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials Ubuntu Tutorials]===
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=== Classes===
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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===[https://ubuntu.com/desktop Ubuntu Desktop official website]===
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=== Training ===
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'''Links to other external sites'''
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===Tips===
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4isEhE2rvmA Top 10 ways to monitor Linux in a Terminal]''' — Level 2 Jeff (Geerling) on YouTube
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:Type "lscpu" at the Terminal to to list CPU specifications.
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:'''[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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==Tips==
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:*'''To check your Ubuntu version, run the command''' <code>lsb_release -a</code>
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:*To find out which shell you're using, run the command <code>echo $SHELL</code> or <code>ps $$</code>
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:* Type <code>lshw</code> at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications
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:*Other useful commands include <code>lsblk</code> ,  <code>lscpu</code> , and <code>lsusb</code>
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:*<code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code> to list/check installed fonts
  
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===For Additional Help===
 
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:Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
 
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:Or message Warren Jokinen on Slack
 
 
==Equipment List==
 
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===Ubuntu Workstation===
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|Computer
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|[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|center|frameless|160x160px|Ubuntu workstation]]
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|'''DELL<br>OPTIPLEX<br>3010'''<br>
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|'''DELL OPTIPLEX 3010'''<br>
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|Ubuntu<br>20.04.5&nbsp;LTS
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|'''Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS'''
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|Brave, Firefox,
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LibreOffice 5,
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Visual Studio Code,
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GIMP, ImageMagick,
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Inkscape 1.2
 
| DELL 18" monitor,  
 
| DELL 18" monitor,  
 
wired USB DELL   
 
wired USB DELL   
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DDR3
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|500 GB
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|500 GB HDD
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|920 Up,
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|'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br>
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|Ubuntu<br>16.04&nbsp;LTS
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|Firefox,
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LibreOffice 5,
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Inkscape 0.91
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|13" display,
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Wi-Fi dongle,
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Apple AC adapter
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|Intel Core&nbsp;2 DUO
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CPU P8600
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2.4 GHz x 2
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|4GB (2 x 2048MB)
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DDR3
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|242 GB HDD
 
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'''Design workstation ONLY!  NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''
 
  
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==Application Software==
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape'''] — vector graphics editor
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:[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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===[[Donations Received]]===
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:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
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===[[Wish List#Ubuntu|Wish List]]===
 
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==Software==
 
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:[[Inkscape Tips|'''Inkscape''']]
 
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:[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software '''Arduino IDE''']
 
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:[https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ '''Pi Imager''']
 
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:[https://processing.org/ '''Processing''']
 
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:[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code''']
 
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==See Also==
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:[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code'''] — Code editing
  
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===[[Arduino]]===
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===[[Raspberry Pi]]===
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'''Alternatives to Ubuntu:'''
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:'''[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://www.kali.org/ Kali Linux]''' — pen testing and ethical hacking platform
  
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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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: '''[https://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros
  
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===[https://ubuntu.com/internet-of-things Ubuntu for the Internet of Things]===
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:'''[https://ubuntu.com/desktop/wsl Windows Subsystem for Linux]'''
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&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>]]
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
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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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Latest revision as of 09:00, 16 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.


Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

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 $SHELL or ps $$
  • 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

Equipment List

Computer System
Software 		Application
Software 		Monitor/
Peripherals 		CPU Memory Storage
DELL
OPTIPLEX
3010
Level 1 badge
 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
Level 1 badge
 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

Alternatives to Ubuntu:

Arch Linux
Linux Mint
Manjaro Linux
Kali Linux — pen testing and ethical hacking platform
24 Popular Linux Distributions — on Linux.org
It's FOSS — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros
Windows Subsystem for Linux

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

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

 

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