St. Louis Unix Users Group

The St. Louis Unix Users Group (SLUUG) meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The meeting begins at 6:30p.m. Central Time.

Meeting Agenda

At 6:00p.m. Central Time the meeting opens. Participants are encouraged to join at this time to if they need to test their microphone, screen sharing, and video camera.

At 6:30p.m. Central Time we begin with our BASE presentation. The BASE presentation is intended to be an introductory level session ( often focused on personal computing ); which may include either amazing graphical packages, blinking lights, command line wonders, demonstrations of useful applications, displays of newly discovered web sites, major resolution of long standing anomalies, quantum discoveries, smoke and mirrors, superb tutorials, or shifts in both time and space.

At 7:00p.m. Central Time we attempt a quick welcome, introductions, announcements, current events of interest, and a general CALL FOR HELP (Questions and Answers) segment.

At 7:15p.m. Central Time the MAIN presentation begins. The MAIN presentation is intended to be something more advanced, detailed, important, new, profound, significant, timely or useful and is often focused on enterprise computing.

SLUUG Meetings

SLUUG - November 13, 2024

A high tech image capturing the theme of containerization technology. Feature a gradient background blending shades of blue and green for a modern feel. Place a network of interlocking, transparent 3D cubes, indicative of digital containers in the center. Highlight a generic open-source project logo, slightly embossed, occupying the center position while giving reference to a well-known open source whale logo subtly on one side, slightly faded but still visible. Incorporate the logo of a system daemon, seamlessly integrated within the intricate network design. Add motorways of circuits connecting these logos and elements, illustrating their interaction. Place discreet icons resembling security shields around the image to symbolize enhanced security features.

Unleashing the Power of Podman: A Docker Alternative

By: Andrew Denner

When IPtables isn't really IPtables

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - October 9, 2024

Imagine an image that captures control and command within BASH. The background is a dimly lit yet sleek computer terminal screen in dark shades, representative of Unix/Linux environments at work. The Bash logo, a stylized 'B,' resides in the top left corner of the image. Surrounding the logo are petite symbols of 'play,' 'pause,' 'stop,' and 'list' - like you would see on media control panels. Along the bottom edge, silhouettes of gears and cogs subtly reside to depict control and management. There's a soft light trail that arcs through the icons and plunges into the background, illustrating the concept of seamless process flow and management. The color scheme contains predominantly black, green, and blue hues, reminiscent of classic terminal colors, and a soft glow around icons and edges for a modern touch.

BASH for Control Freaks...Job Control Freaks

By: Steven Lembark

Improve cybersecurity with AI

By: Tony Zafiropoulos

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SLUUG - September 11, 2024

Create a tech-themed image that beautifully blends professionalism and modernism. In the core focus, generate two distinct, non-specific tech professionals standing beside each other with a subtle binary code pattern in the background to reflect their technological brilliance. On top, centrally place a friendly penguin to symbolize Linux. Surround it with symbols like a lock or shield signifying security, a small conference logo, a logo representing a popular version control system, and a small microphone icon near the central figures for speeches. To intertwine these elements, create thin, glowing circuit lines spreading from the central figures and logos, forming a network pattern to reflect the interconnected world of technology. Utilize hues of dark blue, white, with delicate accents of yellow or light orange to convey intellect, trust, and innovation. This image represents the anticipation and richness of an upcoming presentation on Linux, open-source security, and other related themes.

Handling Linux CVEs and Linus Torvalds' Keynote Kubecon 2024

By: Steven Borrelli

Gemini Live & V0 by Vercel

By: Sean Twiehaus

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SLUUG - August 14, 2024

Create a large, captivating image for a blog post. The center of the image should contain a sleek depiction of a modern server. Encircling this central server are smaller, recognizable icons that symbolize varying operating systems such as Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD. The KVM logo should be prominently featured on the server, further complemented with smaller yet visible logos of Intel VT and AMD-V nearby. The backdrop should boast a gradient of gentle lighting effects with embedded circuitry patterns - indicating a sophisticated technological atmosphere. The color scheme of the entire image should be professional in nature, majorly involving hues of blue and gray, contrasted subtly with hints of green and orange. This image must represent the interplay of various elements that embody the theme of virtualization - thus appealing to beginners and tech professionals alike.

Fixing your firewall with ChatGPT!

By: Lee Lammert

KVM for Beginners

By: Ken Johnson

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SLUUG - July 10, 2024

Design an image of a clean and futuristic, technology-centric background transitioning from deep blue at the top to black at the bottom, embedding subtle circuit board patterns that hints at technological complexity. The center visual, a large glowing futuristic padlock, will symbolize the security with semi-transparent circuits and connection nodes radiating from it to represent network connections and remote access. On the left of the padlock, include a glowing stylized symbol that resonates with encryption, while on the right, a symbol that signifies a tech-assistant software. Quietly situated in the top background, place an icon to signify remote access and cloud environments. Lastly, subtly scatter futuristic key icons in the background, signifying authentication protocols, and apply soft glows and neon-like highlights around the elements, coupled with subtle drop shadows to impart them a high-tech and a 3-Dimensional look. The final layout will have a deep blue hue at the top with a circuit board pattern and a cloud icon, the center will have a large glowing padlock with radiating circuits, flanked by the stylized encryption and the tech-assistant software symbols, and the bottom will be a dark gradient fading to black with additional authentication key icons.

Diagnose A Real World Networking Problem

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

How to Securely Authenticate to a Remote System Using SSH Keys

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

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SLUUG - June 12, 2024

Design a vibrant collage-style image that visually represents the concept of social media for a tech-savvy audience. The main background should be sleek and modern with a gradient from a dark to a lighter shade of blue or green. Incorporate various logos: a simple 'M' with a mammoth mascot, a colorful hashtag-like symbol, a game controller with eyes, a recognizable TV network logo, and a purple speech bubble with 'Live Stream' spelled inside. Arrange these logos in a circular or scattered manner, equally sized, around the center of the image. Enhance the techy feel by adding semi-transparent icons of computer-related items like code snippets, circuit boards, or network symbols into the background. Ensure a cohesive color scheme, incorporating shades of blue, green, and purple that complement the logos. Apply a gentle glow or shadow effect around the logos for depth and add light flares in the background for a dynamic, modern feel.

Social Media for Nerds

By: Scott Granneman

An adventure in starting network 'sniffing'

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

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