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'''Ubuntu is a Linux-based computer operating system.'''
  
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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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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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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 three Windows 10 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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===[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials Ubuntu Tutorials]===
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===[https://ubuntu.com/desktop Ubuntu Desktop official website]===
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'''Links to other external sites'''
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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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:'''[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH SSH ("Secure SHell")]''' — for securely accessing one computer from another
  
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[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|thumb|333x333px|'''Ubuntu workstation<br>(03/15/22)''']]
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:'''[https://regex101.com/ regex101]''' — build, test, and debug regular expressions
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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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==Training==
 
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Links to other sites (external links):
 
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:[https://cheatography.com/tag/bash/ '''Bash Cheat Sheets''']
 
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:'''[https://regex101.com/ regex101]''' -- build, test, and debug regular expressions
 
 
==Tips==
 
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Links to other sites (external links):
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:*'''To check your Ubuntu version, run the command''' <code>lsb_release -a</code>
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:[https://pimylifeup.com/check-ubuntu-version/ '''How to Check your Ubuntu Version''']
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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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:* Type <code>lshw</code> at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications
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:<code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code> to list/check installed fonts
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:*Other useful commands include <code>lsblk</code> ,  <code>lscpu</code> , and <code>lsusb</code>
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==For Additional Help==
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:*<code>fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"</code> to list/check installed fonts
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Use the PPM Slack channel:
 
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: #computing
 
  
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==Equipment List ==
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==Equipment List==
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===Ubuntu Workstation===
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|Computer
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!Computer
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|System<br>Software
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!System<br>Software
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|Application <br>Software
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!Monitor/Peripherals
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|Monitor/<br>Peripherals
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!CPU
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|CPU
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!Memory
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|Memory
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!Storage
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|Storage
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!Network Speed&nbsp;(Mbps),<br>Wi-Fi
 
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!Estimated<br>Value
 
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!Owner
 
 
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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&nbsp;20.04.4&nbsp;LTS,  
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|Brave, Firefox,  
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LibreOffice 5,  
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GNOME&nbsp;3.36.8
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|DELL 18" monitor,  
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Visual Studio Code,
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GIMP, ImageMagick,
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Inkscape 1.2
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| DELL 18" monitor,  
 
wired USB DELL   
 
wired USB DELL   
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keyboard, mouse,  
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keyboard, mouse,
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and speakers,
 
  
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Wi-Fi dongle
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|Intel Core&nbsp;
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| style="width: 12%" |Intel Core&nbsp;
 
i5-3470  
 
i5-3470  
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3.20GHz&nbsp;x&nbsp;4
 
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|8GB
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| 500 GB
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DDR3
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|47 Up,
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|500 GB HDD
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40 Down
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| PPM (3010 donated&nbsp;by Bill&nbsp;Epperson)
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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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built-in speakers, 
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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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===[[Donations Received]]===
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==Application Software==
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===[[Wish List#Ubuntu|Wish List]]===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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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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:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
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:[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code'''] — Code editing
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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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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==Software==
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:'''[https://ubuntu.com/desktop/wsl Windows Subsystem for Linux]'''
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Links to other sites (external links):
 
  
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===[https://www.gimp.org/ GIMP]===
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==Additional Help==
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===[https://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]===
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===[https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape]===
 
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===[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software Arduino IDE]===
 
  
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==See Also==
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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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:[[Raspberry Pi|'''Raspberry Pi''']]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Computers]]'''
 
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==Curated Links==
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials#community '''ubuntu Community''']
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:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
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:'''[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop Developer Website]'''
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:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
  
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==Other Fun Stuff==
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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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:[https://ubuntu.com/internet-of-things '''Ubuntu for the Internet of Things''']
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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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:'''[https://almalinux.org/ AlmaLinux OS]''' -- compatible clone of RHEL®
 
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:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by OOkla'''] -- test the performance of your Internet connection
 
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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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