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=== Links to other external sites:===
 
=== Links to other external sites:===
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdrjATI8BA A Quick History of Ubuntu]''' — on YouTube
 
 
 
:'''[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://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros
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==Tips==
 
 
== Tips ==
 
 
:*'''To check your Ubuntu version, run the command''' <code>lsb_release -a</code>
 
:*'''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>
 
:*To find out which shell you're using, run the command <code>echo $SHELL</code> or <code>ps $$</code>
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== Application Software==
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==Application Software==
 
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
:[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape'''] — vector graphics editor
 
:[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape'''] — vector graphics editor
 
:[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation
 
:[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation
 
:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
 
:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
:'''[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code]''' — Code editing.
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:[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code'''] — Code editing.
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdrjATI8BA A Quick History of Ubuntu]''' — on YouTube
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:'''[https://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros
  
==Additional Help==
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== Additional Help==
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
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:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
  
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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: Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
:[[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&nbsp;community.
 
: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.

Revision as of 20:27, 6 January 2025

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

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.

 


What is Ubuntu?

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.

External Training

ubuntu Community

Ubuntu Desktop official website

Links to other external sites:

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

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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

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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
ImageMagick — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
Visual Studio Code — Code editing.

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

A Quick History of Ubuntu — on YouTube
It's FOSS — useful Linux tips, applications, and new distros

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Raspberry Pi  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Computers — Windows  
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.