Stl Linux Unix Users Group

STLLUG - August 19, 2021

Create an aesthetically pleasing digital image with a strong tech and futuristic feel. In the top section, feature an interconnected web structure with nodes, subtly integrating server stack icons. Within this structure, discreetly incorporate the DNS logo. The design's middle section should include a digital globe with pinpoint markers located across various regions, complete with a translucent overlay showcasing longitude and latitude lines, thus emphasizing the notion of IP address geolocation. In the bottom section, portray an envelope icon on a tilted plane, surrounded by a tech dot grid or circular wave scanning overlay, a representation of SPAM scoring analysis. Use a color palette of deep blues, dark grays, and blacks for the background. Bright neon blues, greens, and whites should serve as accents, illuminating core elements to create a vivid contrast. For the logos of DNS, IP geolocation services, and email security tools, retain their original colors; however, make sure these logos harmoniously blend with the overall color scheme and the design's abstract focus.

Roundtable Discussion of DNS, IP Address Geolocation, & SPAM SCORING E-mails

By: Roundtable Discussion

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SLUUG - August 11, 2021

Design a futuristic and technology-focused blog announcement image. The background should be a sleek, dark-themed gradient that transitions smoothly from deep blue at the bottom to black at the top. Add a slight metallic texture overlay for a polished, sleek appearance. A glowing holographic representation of an unspecified logo should be placed in the center to create a modern, high-tech visual. Surround the logo with semi-transparent lines and geometric shapes, subtle neon light beams and geometric light accents. Integrate faint digital code snippets and binary strings into the background to emphasize coding aspects. The dominant color palette includes dark tones (black, deep blue), with contrasting light effects in electric blue and soft white.

Kubernettes, SUSE Rancher, OpenSuSE LEAP to SLE(SUSE Linux Enterprise), config SALT

By: Michael Carrington

EMACS Editor Intro

By: Steve Stegmann

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STLLUG - July 22, 2021

Create an image that begins with a gradient background transitioning from deep blue to lighter teal shades, subtly adorned with light and intricate circuit board patterns to underscore its tech theme. To the center-right, position a large abstract reptile logo with a glowing effect, accompanied by a smaller but related sign, both set in blue and green colors. Introduce hexagonal structures and lines throughout the composition to mirror the nuances of network diagrams or blockchain graphics. Subtly merge in a representation of simplified futuristic salt grains, particularly around the glowing logos, indicative of a configuration management theme. Add subtle lens flares and ambient glows for an air of sophistication and futurism. Ensure to maintain a high-resolution for the picture suitable for various screen sizes.

OpenSUSE - Live Upgrade to 15.3

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - July 14, 2021

Design a tech-themed image with a central figure of a large, glowing RJ-45 plug emitting digital streams in a cyan glow against a dark gradient background transitioning from navy to black. Situate the PXE logo near the network cable, subtly blended with digital streams. Place the pfsense logo next to a firewall icon, connected to the PXE logo through a digital pathway. Introduce the FreeNAS/TrueNAS logo as part of a server silhouette, linked to the network stream to indicate OS image storage. Incorporate the LibreOffice Calc logo on a stylized grid overlay, indicating data entry and management. Sprinkle icons of DHCP, TFTP, and UEFI to reinforce the technical aspects of PXE. Use shades of blue, cyan, silver, and white to produce a tech-focused, clean look. Embellish the image with futuristic motifs like holographic grids, matrix codes, and network nodes.

PXE Boot Linux from the local network using pfsense and FreeNAS/TrueNAS

By: Wendell Barber

Data Form in Calc

By: Stan Reichardt

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STLLUG - June 17, 2021

Create a dark, futuristic and tech-focused landscape with a grid inducing a cyber network vibe. Place an abstract representation of the Ryzen 5900X processor, a central symbol, slightly towards the top right. Linux's mascot, Tux the Penguin, should be waving towards the center-left. Near Tux, arrange the logos of, Linux Mint icon prominently, closely followed by gaming platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, Good Old Games (GOG), and Blizzard Battle.net. These logos should form an arc above Tux. Apply glowing digital effects around the main elements, and sprinkle a faint rain of binary code in the backdrop. Uphold a color theme featuring deep black and midnight blue, with highlight colors being neon blue and electric green. The mood should induce a feeling of cutting-edge technology, excitement, and the prospects of broadening the gaming horizon among tech enthusiasts.

Migrate From Windows to Linux Mint, ...games included!

By: Tyler Rudie

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SLUUG - June 9, 2021

Visualize a sleek, modern image with a gradient background transitioning from deep navy blue at the top to black at the bottom, subtly resembling a digital data structure with faint vertical lines or a grid. The central focus is the prominent SQLite logo, enhanced with a slight 3D effect and soft shadows. The technological theme is emphasized through an overlay of futuristic, semi-transparent icons and symbols related to databases and technology, such as data flow charts, binary code, and circuit patterns. Gentle pulsating light effects around the SQLite logo create an atmospheric draw. The upper sphere features semi-transparent icons interspersed with subtle glows. The lower sphere has more subdued symbols against the dark gradient. Dominant colors should include shades of blue, trust, and technology blended with whites for contrast and clarity, with a hint of neon. Subtle smooth manic textures help accentuate the advanced technology theme, and soft backlighting behind the SQLite logo enhances the illusion of depth.

Git: peering behind the curtain

By: Robert Citek

SQLite 3 DataBase

By: Ed Howland & Bob Hansen

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