Stl Linux Unix Users Group

STLLUG - June 22, 2023

Create a tech-themed blog announcement image with the following characteristics: the background should be sleek and dark, evoking the atmosphere of a coding environment. The primary colors should be deep greys and blacks contrasted with accent colors of bright green, whites, and light greys. The central design should be a large computer screen or laptop, displaying the interface of the vi/VIM text editor. To the side of this screen, place a logo familiar in its design but unrelated to any real brands. Throughout the design, integrate soft visual elements representing code (e.g., brackets, tags). To symbolize a progression of learning in 7 steps, incorporate a subtle abstract flow, such as a series of small dots or arrows, meandering across the image. Ensure the top section of the design is less detailed to allow for a blog title overlay. For the bottom section, add delicate coding symbols to provide depth without detracting from the central image. The graphic design elements should maintain their original ratios and exude a professional aesthetic.

Learning vi/VIM in 7 lessons

By: Stan Reichardt

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SLUUG - June 14, 2023

Generate an image showcasing the evolution of keyboards. On the left side, depict a dimly lit, standard QWERTY keyboard symbolizing the starting point. In the center, display a brightly lit, custom ergonomic keyboard, split or curved, denoting a creative DIY solution. On the right, present a well-lit, modern pre-built ergonomic keyboard, illustrating accessibility and professional use. Set these on a minimalist desk with a comfortable chair in the background, creating a welcoming workspace ambiance. Subtly, include overhead view of a Caucasian female’s hands typing on the DIY keyboard to add a human element. Small unobtrusive logos related to ergonomic keyboard brands and QMK firmware are placed along the desk edges. Faint icons of FOSS projects like Linux and BSD are scattered in the background, signifying SLUUG themes. Use a neutral color palette with vibrant colors on the keyboards to highlight progression. Maintain a balance in composition and ensure the image is a high-resolution without text.

Apple Announcements Including the Vision Pro

By: Scott Granneman

Ergonomic Keyboard Design

By: Eric Trinkle

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STLLUG - May 18, 2023

Design an image for a blog post about GitHub’s CodeSpace. The background should transition from a deep blue at the top to a light blue at the bottom, symbolizing the cloud and the possibilities of development environments. At the center, design a sleek, modern cloud icon, subtly integrated with a Docker icon. Also, incorporate an image of an open laptop or computer screen, showing terminal windows and code snippets. Place a GitHub Octocat logo at the top-left or top-right corner of the image, a subtly placed Linux Tux logo around the laptop screen, and a recognizable browser icon like Chrome or Firefox near the laptop, all within trademark guidelines. For finishing touches, add a slight tech-themed, circuit board pattern to the background and sprinkle in icons representing development, such as a wrench, gears, or code brackets. The overall image should convey innovation, ease-of-use, and excitement about accessing powerful development tools directly from the cloud.

GitHub CodeSpace

By: Robert Citek

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SLUUG - May 10, 2023

Create a visually engaging image with a gradient background transitioning from light grey to soft blue. Towards the left side, place the logo of an imaginary database represented by a blue elephant, thus highlighting the technology theme. Near the center of the image, incorporate a subtle motif representing a SQL database, like a simplified cylinder, and blend it slightly into the background to provide depth without overpowering the viewer. Towards the bottom right of the image, include a minimalist chart or graph icon to symbolism data analysis. The overall arrangement of elements should be balanced with a minimalist aesthetic, emphasizing a professional and technical, yet engaging tone. This image is intended for a presentation topic centered on effective database usage and data analysis.

Making Effective Use of Select in Postgress...a SQL Rant

By: Steven Lembark

Flipper Zero - A Swiss Army Knife?

By: Rob Dodson

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STLLUG - April 20, 2023

Create a detailed image that captures the concept of the presentation on 'Stack Overflows in Linux: Tools, Methods, & Vulnerabilities'. The central visual should include a layered stack representing a computer stack, labeled '32-bit' in light colors at the bottom and '64-bit' in dark colors at the top, with cracks and fissures running through both stacks symbolizing vulnerabilities. Surround the central visual with icons of popular security tools like GDB and Objdump, symbols representing compiler switches and stack canaries, a shadowy figure manipulating code snippets around return-oriented programming, and floating hexadecimal code. The Linux penguin mascot should be prominent but stylized to avoid copyright infringement. For color scheme, use dark blues and grays for a serious tone with bright yellow and red accents highlighting areas of vulnerability and tools. The background may include subtle elements like code snippets and binary numbers for a sense of depth and complexity. This image aims to engage viewers and provide an immediate understanding of the topic.

Stack Overflows in Linux: Tools, Methods, & Vulnerabilities

By: Bryce Meyer

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SLUUG - April 12, 2023

Visualize a modern and professional blog post design with an emphasis on technology and open source. The background consists of a sleek, dark-themed gradient, transitioning from shades of blue to black. The foreground is home to various tech-centered logos and symbols. A generic tech logo, mimicking Intel's style and size, is placed prominently in the center. Around this logo, artistically arrange icons that symbolize open-source concepts, such as a penguin (representing Linux), a wildebeest head (for GNU), and an octocat (resembling GitHub). Discreet icons of a handshake and a group of people, symbolizing community and collaboration, are poised near the edges. Subtle tech elements like binary code, circuit diagrams, network connections trace around the edges to add a tech-focused aesthetic. The visual elements are displayed in contrasting white and blue tones on the dark background. The logos near the central tech logo are positioned in a semi-circle or orbit effect, with faint lines of code or circuit designs in the backdrop to add depth. This design will convey the theme of contributions to Open Source in a neat and engaging manner.

Intel's Contributions to Open Source

By: Katherine Druckman

Using KeePassXC

By: Stan Reichardt

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