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/18.04.1/ubuntu-18.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso

Install Options

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Install Ubuntu
Minimal Installation
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

Printers

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Software

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:openscad/releases

sudo apt install inkscape slic3r openscad

Configure

gnome-tweaks
    - Desktop > Trash [Off]

Theme

sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions chrome-gnome-shell

Go to https://extensions.gnome.org in Firefox
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
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