Stl Linux Unix Users Group

STLLUG - January 18, 2024

Design a detailed digital collage that captures the concept of big data and the Hadoop ecosystem. Center the image with a yellow elephant, surrounded by flowing streams of binary code and data packets. Include cloud icons and server rack graphics radiating out from the elephant, and scatter smaller logos of related technologies (like Apache Hive, Apache Spark, etc.) around. Add abstract elements like fading graphs, charts, and network diagrams in the background. Use a modern palette with shades of blue, green, and yellow on a subtle gradient or geometric background. Highlight key areas with soft glow or light streaks for a dynamic, futuristic feel. The image should be sized for blog headers (1200px x 675px) and saved in high-quality PNG or JPEG.

Hadoop for big data. An intro.

By: Steven Lembark

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SLUUG - January 10, 2024

Generate an image that represents the theme 'History of the Shell.' The background should be a dark, textured terminal screen with a gradient to resemble a classic command-line interface. Position a timeline path across the image, indicating different historical milestones. Along this timeline, place iconic illustrations of historic computers and shell types such as an old IBM mainframe, a vintage UNIX system, and various old terminals. Insert the logos for MULTICS, GE GECOS, and IBM at appropriate points on the timeline, with each logo receiving a subtle glow effect. At the end of the timeline, depict a modern computer screen featuring a terminal window with a Bash shell prompt. Subtle glow effects and color accents using greens for terminal input text and amber for the old terminals should be applied. Ensure that there are no superfluous words or letters, except for the necessary logos.

SystemD Timers vs cron

By: Sean Twiehaus

History of the Shell

By: Ed Howland

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STLLUG - December 21, 2023

Design an image for a blog that captures the key technologies and concepts for an upcoming presentation. Start with a gradient background transitioning smoothly from dark blue to light blue to symbolize a shift from local to offsite backups. In the center, place a high-resolution image of the ODROID H3+ board. Surround this with the logos of the ZFS, Restic, and recognizable icons for Linux/Unix arranged in a circular fashion. Include subtle vector graphics illustrating the 3-2-1 Backup strategy near the top with three hard drive icons of varying sizes, two smaller distinctive storage media icons, and an offsite icon represented by a distant server or a cloud. On the side of the ODROID H3+, introduce geometric patterns or icons signifying data protection. Lastly, include small screen overlay icons in a corner to suggest a virtual and free-to-access orientation of the presentation. Make sure all elements are balanced and synchronized visually, thereby visually encapsulating the focus of the presentation.

Using ZFS to Achieve 3-2-1 Backups and Bitrot Protection on Limited Hardware

By: Sean Twiehaus

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SLUUG - December 13, 2023

Create an engaging tech-related blog image. The backdrop should be a sleek modern gradient blue and white, invoking an atmosphere of trust and professionalism. In the center, prominently place the Pandas logo (a friendly panda face), alongside the Python logo. Surround these with subtly incorporated elements for ETL and Machine Learning: icons of gears for ETL, bar charts, and line plots for EDA, and a small neural network diagram for ML. To the side, ensure the Asciinema logo (a terminal screen icon with a play button) is visible but does not overshadow the Pandas design. Perhaps near this, include small terminal session illustrations or a command line snippet. Indicate the Google Colab environment with a small cloud icon, possibly with an arrow pointing at it for an upload/download concept. Finally, balance these design elements, leaving enough whitespace to keep the design clean and approachable, and consider using light, translucent overlays to accentuate key logos.

Python's Pandas Data Frames

By: Robert Citek

Save, Share, and Replay Your Terminal Sessions With Asciinema

By: Sean Twiehaus

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STLLUG - November 16, 2023

Create an image that incorporates a gradient background blending deep blues and soft greens to represent security and trust. The central component of this image should be a visually striking shield, symbolizing protection and security. Inside this shield, subtly incorporate a padlock symbol often associated with encryption. Surrounding the shield, small, semi-transparent logos of OpenSSL, Let's Encrypt, Wireshark, and Mozilla Firefox should be distributed. Connect these logos to the shield with very subtle lines, representing the network. Small icons such as a globe, a server rack, and a computer should be placed subtly in the background to symbolize the global nature of the internet, server facilities, and end-user devices. Overall, the color scheme should evoke feelings of security, trust, and reliability and include subtle glows and gradients to make the image engaging. The resolution should be high, and the overall style should be minimal yet informative. The image should be suitable for a blog post on TLS and should not include any text.

TLS 2023

By: Michael W. Lucas

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SLUUG - November 8, 2023

Design a collage-style image based on the following descriptions: Start with a background expressing a gradient transitioning from dark blue to light blue, similar to the Windows 11 color scheme. At the center, feature an illustration of a computer screen displaying the Windows 11 desktop, with an Android app open, symbolizing the integration of Android apps into Windows 11. The Android app window should include an identifiable icon or UI element. Include near the center a simplified icon that combines the Windows and Android logos, representing the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), flanking the computer screen. Incorporate the Amazon Appstore logo near the Android app window. Implement small icons or graphics near the computer screen, denoting development tools including the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), such as a wrench or gear icon. On one side of the collage, include an illustration of a terminal window with some generic command lines and visual representations of script recording, such as a red 'REC' icon and a green 'PLAY' icon. Scattered in the background, introduce smaller, semi-transparent icons, symbolizing the community and user groups, such as a group of people and a speech bubble for communication. The contour of the image should follow a modern flat design with clean lines and minimalistic details, adhering to a harmonious color palette of blues and greens. The image should be ideal for a blog header, with dimensions preferably 1200px wide by 675px high.

Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA)

By: Jon Newbolt

Script Recording - Record and Playback Terminal Sessions

By: Stan Reichardt

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