Stl Linux Unix Users Group

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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STLLUG - October 19, 2023

Create an image that reflects a dynamic and stimulating presentation called 'Lightning Talks'. In the centre, under the dire atmosphere of a dark, stormy sky bathed with diverging beams of light from bolts of lightning, lay three pictorial representations of the discussion topics. On the left edge, an envelope icon is being examined by a magnifying glass, signifying email troubleshooting. On the right, two logos are displayed side by side with miniscule 'VS' symbol in between them, plainspokenly representing a comparison of Fossil and Git, two distributed version control systems. Lastly, towards the lower edge, computer screens and code snippets are disseminated across the field, symbolising an array of other tech topics that can be introduced. The bolts of lightning illuminate specific areas around these symbols, guiding focus and highlighting the drama and excitement these discussions encapsulate. The colors used should be in line with and augment the SLUUG branding.

Lightning Talks

By: Ken Johnson

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SLUUG - October 11, 2023

Create a clean and modern image with high-contrast color palette primarily using shades of blue, grey and accents of green. The image aspect ratio should be either 16:9 or 4:3. The image should provide a sleek tech-themed background with gradient from dark blue to black serving as a base. In the center, feature a stylized microchip hovering above an icon representing a miniature single-board computer. To the left side of the microchip, place a symbol representing a global semiconductor company. On the right side of the single-board computer icon, include a shield symbolizing network security. Add subtle details like scattered, tiny glowing dots mimicking the lights on networking hardware and thin lines connecting various elements, giving an impression of networked technology. Aim for an aesthetic that would resonate with technological enthusiasts, even without using any text.

RISC architecture

By: Carl Perry

Pi-Hole

By: James Conroy

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STLLUG - September 21, 2023

Design a professional and modern tech-themed image which presents the concept of bridging the gap between local and production environments with Podman Desktop. Visualize this concept with the following key elements: a central bridge icon symbolizing the concept of 'shortening the distance', Podman logo positioned above the bridge, a representation of the production environment using the Kubernetes logo on the right side of the bridge, a representation of the local environment using a desktop computer icon on the left side, and subtle connectors indicating the transition from the local to the production environment through the bridge. Enhance this scene with a light gradient background transitioning from blue to white, subtle Docker-style container graphics scattered in the background, and light geometric patterns or abstract tech lines to fill negative spaces and maintain visual balance.

Using Podman Desktop to Shorten the Distance Between Local Containers and Production Deployments

By: Chris Bowland

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SLUUG - September 13, 2023

Generate an image following a modern and slightly abstract theme that creates a visual synergy between Windows, Linux, and Emacs. The background should be a soft gradient transitioning from light blue (symbolizing Windows) to dark gray/black (signifying Linux terminal). In the center, place the Windows logo. Around it, arrange a semi-circle featuring the logos of various Linux distributions: Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, and Kali Linux, showing integration. Towards the right, integrate the Emacs logo. Include a minimalist terminal icon, spanning both the Windows and Linux gradient halves, symbolizing ease-of-use across command-line interfaces. Incorporate circuit-like lines or tech lines connecting different logos, along with a faint icon of a monitor displaying code snippets in the background. All of these elements should be further enhanced by a harmonious color scheme made up of blues, Ubuntu oranges, green from SUSE, and red tones from Emacs.

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Primer

By: Jon Newbolt

How to get started in emacs

By: Steve Stegmann

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