Stl Linux Unix Users Group

STLLUG - November 17, 2022

Visualise a representation of modern data storage focused on Btrfs. Have a sleek, modern background with a gradient transitioning from deep blue at the top to a lighter blue at the bottom, creating a professional and polished look. Centre an intricate 3D model of a hard disk drive overlapped by semi-transparent hexagonal shapes creating a network/grid representation alluding to the multi-layered nature of Btrfs. Place the official Btrfs logo, semi-transparently, in the upper left and lower right corners. Scatter small icons for key Btrfs features such as snapshots (a camera icon), RAID configuration (a line chart icon), and compression (a compressed folder icon) around the central hard disk drive model. Add visual effects like light rays or data streams flowing around and through the hard disk drive model, and subtle digital error/glitch effects to indicate quirks Btrfs can introduce.

Btrfs in the Real World

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - November 9, 2022

Generate a detailed image of a developer's workstation, with a high-resolution monitor displaying code in a code editor, alongside a keyboard and an organized desk setup. A slightly blurred background focuses the view on the central elements. In the central spot, a large logo implicitly signifying a code editor program should attract attention, surrounded by four smaller logos illustrating key aspects of coding: a lightbulb (indicating features that ease software development), an HTML/CSS snippet (denoting intuitive markup language editing feature), a puzzle piece (representing helpful extensions), and a palette (depicting customizable themes). Scatter subtle, abstract tech-themed graphics like circuit board patterns, code snippets, or geometric shapes across the background to increase their visual appeal. The color scheme should cover a dark mode aesthetic with soft blue, green, and purple shades matching the hues commonly associated with modern coding environments.

Visual Studio Code - Installing, Configuring, & Using

By: Scott Granneman

Searching for Applications

By: Stan Reichardt

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STLLUG - October 20, 2022

Create a professional and tech-savvy image using gradients of blue and green for the background. The central element should be an abstract representation of a padlock to symbolize encryption. Around the padlock, place icons representing various storage devices like hard drives and the cloud, symbolizing local and remote storage. Include a subtle representation of 'user space' with simplified user avatars. Incorporate logos related to encryption and file systems: place one near the base of the encrypted padlock and another near a storage device icon. Finally, draw light, flowing lines connecting the padlock to the storage devices and technology logos, representing the flow of encrypted data. Add security icons like shields and checkmarks to emphasize data protection.

Encrypt File Systems in User SpacE (FUSE)

By: Steven Lembark

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SLUUG - October 12, 2022

Generate a sleek and modern image that captures both the technical and gaming aspects of a handheld gaming computer. The central focus of the image is a high-resolution depiction of the handheld gaming device, surrounded by a subtle blend of gaming-related elements such as faint circuit patterns and game controller icons. Surrounding this central image, please integrate subtle tech logos and emblems that represent the device's developer, operating system, processor, and gaming ecosystem. These can include a gear for the developer, a penguin to represent the broader Linux ecosystem, and a representation of popular gaming software. Accompany these logos with faint silhouettes of generic game characters or symbols in the backdrop. The color theme should be primarily dark tones, supplemented with vibrant accents from the emblems and symbols. Finally, add some soft glowing effects around the gaming device and subtle gradients and shadow effects to create depth.

Steam Deck

By: Tyler Rudie

Man Pages

By: Stan Reichardt

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STLLUG - September 22, 2022

Design a clean, modern, visually appealing image with simplicity. It should have a smooth gradient background transitioning from light blue to soft green. At its center, include a large, simplistic 3D cloud icon. Beside the cloud on the left, display a simplified computer server icon, and on the right, place a simplistic hard drive icon. Incorporate sets of arrows indicating the data flow: one from the server to the cloud and another from the cloud to the hard drive. Add small, sleek monochrome logos of Tux Penguin for Linux and Puffy Pufferfish for OpenBSD at the bottom but semi-transparent to minimize their impact. Furthermore, integrate subtle icons of files, folders, and databases floating to depict the concept of data in cloud storage.

Using Dump and Restore

By: Jonathan Drews

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SLUUG - September 14, 2022

Envision an image with the harmony of soft blue and white hues forming a tranquil cloudscape in the background, symbolizing the serenity of the cloud environment. In the center, depict a stylized image of a server, or perhaps a rack of servers, to signify cloud-based solutions. Towards the top-right corner, place a hint of a green abstract logo, similar but not identical to any existing brand to stay copyright compliant, subtly hinting at a particular cloud service provider. Near the bottom-middle, draw an endearing black and white bird with an orange beak, evoking the spirit of an open-source community but not exactly mimicking the Linux mascot. Sprinkle the image with subtle elements of network connection lines, indicating connectivity, and subtly incorporate visuals of a shield and a bar graph to signify robust security and performance. The color palette should relay a bright and inviting tone.

Archiving Web Pages

By: Scott Granneman

Securing WordPress

By: Scott Granneman

Setting up a Linode

By: Scott Granneman

Visual Studio Code

By: Scott Granneman

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