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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, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''At Pikes Peak Makerspace, we maintain one Ubuntu Workstation, one Ubuntu laptop,''' 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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'''What Is Ubuntu?''' Ubuntu is a free and open-source (FOSS) Linux-based computer operating system. It is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful&nbsp;life.
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PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
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What Is Ubuntu? Ubuntu is a popular free and open-source Linux-based computer operating system. It is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful&nbsp;life.<br>
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==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed ==
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Links to ubuntu.com:
  
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'''We maintain one Ubuntu Workstation, one Ubuntu laptop,''' 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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:[https://ubuntu.com/tutorials#community '''ubuntu Community''']
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:[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop '''Ubuntu official website''']
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[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|thumb|300x300px|'''Ubuntu workstation<br>(03/15/22)''']]
 
  
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== Classes ==
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Links to other external sites:
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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://curl.se/ cURL]''' — command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs
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:'''[https://www.gnu.org/software/wget/ GNU Wget]''' — free software package for retrieving files
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==Training==
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:'''[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH SSH ("Secure SHell")]''' — for securely accessing one computer from another
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Links to external sites:
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:[https://regex101.com/ '''regex101'''] — build, test, and debug regular expressions
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:[https://cheatography.com/tag/ubuntu/ '''44 Ubuntu Cheat Sheets'''] -- Cheatography.com
 
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:[https://cheatography.com/tag/bash/ '''Bash Cheat Sheets'''] -- Cheatography.com
 
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:[https://regex101.com/ '''regex101'''] -- build, test, and debug regular expressions
 
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:[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop '''Ubuntu official website''']
 
  
 
==Tips==
 
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:*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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==For Additional Help==
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==Cheat Sheets==
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: Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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Links to external sites — Cheatography.com
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:[[How To Slack#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 community.
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=== [https://cheatography.com/tag/ubuntu/ 44 Ubuntu Cheat Sheets] ===
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=== [https://cheatography.com/tag/bash/ Bash Cheat Sheets] ===
  
 
==Equipment List==
 
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|[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|center|frameless|160x160px|Ubuntu workstation]]
 
|[[File:Ubuntu workstation.jpg|alt=Ubuntu workstation|center|frameless|160x160px|Ubuntu workstation]]
 
|'''DELL OPTIPLEX 3010'''<br>
 
|'''DELL OPTIPLEX 3010'''<br>
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|Ubuntu&nbsp;20.04.5&nbsp;LTS
 
 
|Brave, Firefox,  
 
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Inkscape 1.2
 
Inkscape 1.2
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i5-3470  
  
 
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|'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br>
 
|'''Apple<br>MacBook Pro<br>laptop'''<br>
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
  
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[[Wish List#Ubuntu|'''Wish List''']]
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===[[Wish List#Ubuntu|Wish List]]===
 
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
  
 
==System Software==
 
==System Software==
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Links to external sites:
 
:[https://pimylifeup.com/check-ubuntu-version/ '''How to Check your Ubuntu Version''']
 
:[https://pimylifeup.com/check-ubuntu-version/ '''How to Check your Ubuntu Version''']
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Alternatives to Ubuntu (external links):
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdrjATI8BA '''A Quick History of Ubuntu'''] — on YouTube
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:'''[https://almalinux.org/ AlmaLinux OS]''' -- compatible clone of RHEL®
 
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:'''[https://linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint]'''
 
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==Application Software==
 
==Application Software==
 
Links to external sites:
 
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:[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape'''] -- vector graphics editor
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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.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation
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:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] -- create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
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:[https://imagemagick.org/ '''ImageMagick'''] — create, edit, compose, or convert digital images
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:[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software '''Arduino IDE''']
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:[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software '''Arduino IDE'''] — Integrated Development Environment
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==Related Pages==
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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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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
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==Curated Links==
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:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection
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:'''[https://itsfoss.com/ It's FOSS]''' — learn useful Linux tips, discover applications, explore new distros
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/ubuntu/ Ubuntu Alternatives]''' — including '''[https://endeavouros.com/ EndeavourOS]''' and '''[https://pop.system76.com/ Pop!_OS]'''
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==For Additional Help==
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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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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdrjATI8BA '''A Quick History of Ubuntu''']
 
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Revision as of 18:54, 23 March 2024

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

At Pikes Peak Makerspace, we maintain one Ubuntu Workstation, one Ubuntu laptop, 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).

What Is Ubuntu? Ubuntu is a free and open-source (FOSS) Linux-based computer operating system. It is often installed on older computers, or computers with few resources, to extend their useful life.

 


Classes

PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed

Links to ubuntu.com:

ubuntu Community
Ubuntu official website

Links to other external sites:

cURL — command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs
GNU Wget — free software package for retrieving files
SSH ("Secure SHell") — for securely accessing one computer from another
regex101 — build, test, and debug regular expressions

Tips

  • 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

Cheat Sheets

Links to external sites — Cheatography.com

44 Ubuntu Cheat Sheets

Bash Cheat Sheets

Equipment List

Picture Computer Application
Software 		System
Software 		Monitor/
Peripherals 		CPU Memory Storage Network Speed
Ubuntu workstation
 DELL OPTIPLEX 3010
Level 1 badge
 Brave, Firefox,

LibreOffice 5,

Visual Studio Code,

GIMP, ImageMagick,

Inkscape 1.2

Ubuntu
20.04.5 LTS 		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 Wi-Fi:

900 Down,
910 Up

(Mbsp)

Ubuntu MacBook Pro
 Apple
MacBook Pro
laptop
Level 1 badge
 Firefox,

LibreOffice 5,

Inkscape 0.91

Ubuntu
16.04 LTS 		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 wired:

140 Down,
80 Up

(Mbps)

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.

System Software

Links to external sites:

How to Check your Ubuntu Version
A Quick History of Ubuntu — on YouTube

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.
Arduino IDE — Integrated Development Environment

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Raspberry Pi  
  Arduino  
  Computers  
Inkscape Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
GitHub Tips
Software Tips

Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Speedtest by Ookla — test the performance of your Internet connection
It's FOSS — learn useful Linux tips, discover applications, explore new distros
Ubuntu Alternatives — including EndeavourOS and Pop!_OS

For Additional Help

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.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.


 


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

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