Laptop Install

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We are using the latest LTS release of Ubuntu which is currently 18.04

You can find the release at: http://releases.ubuntu.com/18.04.4/ubuntu-18.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso


Install Options

Install Ubuntu
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Connect to this network:  [KM-Member5]
Minimal Installation
    [x] Download updates while installing Ubuntu
    [x]Install third-party software for graphics and Wi-Fi hardware and additional media formats
Erase disk and install Ubuntu
    Your name: knoxmakers
Computer name: knoxmakers-laptopX  (where X is the laptop's number)
     username: knoxmakers
     password: knoxmakers

[X] Log in automatically

First Boot

What's new [Next]
Skip Livepatch [Next]
No, don't send system info [Next]
[Done]


Updates

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo reboot


Theme

Terminal
    - Edit > Preferences > Text
        - [X] Custom Font: Monospace Regular 14

    - Edit > Preferences > Colors
        - Rename Profile from Unnamed to knoxmakers
            - [ ] Use colors from system theme
            - Text and Background Color
                - Built-in schemes: [Tango dark]
            - Palette
                - Built-in schemes: [Tango]
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions chrome-gnome-shell

Firefox > https://extensions.gnome.org
    - Click here to install browser extension [Allow]
    - Reload page

Install Extensions:
  User Themes
  Dash to Dock
sudo add-apt-repository -u ppa:snwh/ppa
sudo apt install paper-icon-theme materia-gtk-theme

gnome-tweaks

Desktop > Trash [Off]

Appearance > Themes > Applications [Materia-light]
Appearance > Themes > Icons [Paper]
Appearance > Themes > Shell [Materia]

Extensions > Dash to Dock > [Gear Button]
 - Position on screen > Bottom
 - Intelligent autohide > Off
 - [x] Panel mode: extend to the screen edge
 - [x] Fixed icon size: scroll to reveal other icons

Printers

Meta > Printers
Add a Printer
Choose: [HP-LaserJet P2035n]
Gear Icon > Printer Details
    Name: KnoxMakersLaser
    Location: Classroom

Software

sudo mkdir /opt/repos
sudo apt install git ubuntu-make
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:openscad/releases
sudo apt install openscad
sudo apt install inkscape

cd /opt/repos
sudo git clone https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser.git
mkdir -p ~/.config/inkscape/extensions && cp KM-Laser/extensions/* "$_"
mkdir -p ~/.config/inkscape/palettes && cp KM-Laser/palettes/* "$_"

inkscape
    - Palette Bar Settings > Size > Medium
    - Palette Bar Settings > KM-Laser by Color
sudo apt install slic3r

cd /opt/repos
sudo git clone https://github.com/KnoxMakers/3D_Printing.git

slic3r
    - Configuration Assistant [Cancel]
    - File > Load Config Bundle: [/opt/repos/3D_Printing/Slic3r_config/Slic3r_config_bundle.ini]
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Favorites

Firefox
Files
Terminal
Inkscape
Slic3r

Bookmarks

Firefox > Right click beside tabs > Bookmarks Toolbar

Knox Makers
    Website > https://knoxmakers.org
    Events > https://knoxmakers.org/events/
    Wiki > https://knoxmakers.org/wiki
    Join > https://knoxmakers.org/join/

Tools
    Moonraker (Lasercutter) > http://moonraker.knoxmakers.org
    Bumblebee (3d Printer) > http://bumblebee.knoxmakers.org