Computers — Ubuntu
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.
We maintain one Ubuntu Workstation as well as two Windows 10 computers for all our members to use (without any additional required training).
The information on this page is incomplete.
Please post your suggestions on our Slack channel #ppm-wiki.
Classes and Training
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Bash Cheat Sheets
- regex101 -- build, test, and debug regular expressions
Tips
- How to Check your Ubuntu Version
- Type
lshw
at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications fc-list | grep "DejaVu Sans"
to list/check installed fonts- Understanding different types of USB cables -- Android Authority
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
Equipment List
Ubuntu Workstation
Picture | Computer | System | Estimated
Value |
Monitor/Peripherals | CPU | Memory | Storage | Network Speed (Mbps),
Wi-Fi |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DELL OPTIPLEX 3010 |
Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS,
64-bit, GNOME 3.36.8 |
? |
DELL 18" monitor,
wired USB DELL keyboard, mouse, and speakers, Wi-Fi dongle |
Intel Core
i5-3470 3.20GHz x 4 |
8GB | 500 GB | 47 Up,
40 Down |
PPM (3010 donated by Bill Epperson) | Working | ||
Network Speed (Mbps),
Wi-Fi |
Design workstation ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
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.
Software
GIMP
ImageMagick
Inkscape
Arduino IDE
Visual Studio Code
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- Ubuntu for the Internet of Things
- Speedtest by OOkla -- test the performance of your Internet connection
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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.