jordan is Karl’s primary Linux workstation. It is a Lenovo ThinkPad W530. The primary Linux install on the system is named jordan-u, and it also has a Windows 8 install on a separate drive named jordan-w. The Windows install isn’t used often, but came with the workstation.
Specs
- Hardware
- Base System: Lenovo ThinkPad W530
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3740QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
- RAM: 32 GB of 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- Display: 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display
- GPU: NVIDIA Quadro K1000M Graphics with 2GB DDR3 Memory
- Camera: 720p HD Camera with Microphone
- Hard Drives:
- SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256BW 2.5” 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
- Stored in a drive caddy that’s used instead of the DVD drive
- DVD Drive: DVD Recordable 8x Max, Dual Layer, Ultrabay Enhanced w/ SW Royalty for Windows 8
- WiFi: Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
- System Expansion Slots: Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader
- Battery: 9 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70++
- Power Cord: 170W Slim AC Adapter - US (2pin)
- Miscellaneous:
- Purchased On: 2013-04-03
- Warranty: 4YR Depot
- Docking Station: Lenovo 433835U ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 - 170W
Setup
The setup of this system is covered in the following sub-guides:
jordan-u: Ubuntu Linux System- Switch to Gnome Shell: Describes how to switch a stock Ubuntu install to Gnome Shell.
- Install Ubuntu 12.10: Describes the installation of Ubuntu 12.10 on jordan-u.
- Network Clients for justdavis.com: Describes the steps necessary to make workstations a part of the justdavis.com network.
- KeePass: Describes the installation of KeePass, a password manager/database.
- Install Chromium: Describes how to install the Chromium browser.
- TMUX: Describes the configuration and use of the TMUX terminal multiplexer.
- Git Client: Describes the setup of a Git client.
- nanoc on Linux: Describes the setup of nanoc on a Linux machine.
- Install Java JDKs: Describes how to install the Java JDKs.
- Install Maven:
- Install Eclipse:
- Android Development Environment:
jordan-w: Windows 8 System- No guides for this system have been written yet, as I haven’t really used it at all.