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SLUUG - March 13, 2024

Create an image divided into two halves. The left side showcases a retro, sepia-toned background with elements of vintage computer hardware: punch cards, reel-to-reel tapes, a large 5-megabyte hard drive and iconic machines from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. The right side embodies a modern, sleek, high-tech feel and features a high-resolution image of a server rack, the Debian logo, multi-user server icon, and subtle icons for cloud computing and uptime monitoring. In the middle, visualize the transition between the two eras with a gradient or dissolve effect, and include a symbolic element that denotes the digital transformation, such as a timeline arrow.

The History of Computing since 1968

By: Scott Granneman

Upgrading 2 releases of Debian on web/email server. Part 2

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - February 14, 2024

Design a dynamic and engaging image that encapsulates the essence of generative AI's growth and impact over the past year, for a blog post titled 'AI 2: Electric Boogaloo'. The image must feature a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing innovation and progress, segmented into various sectors like corporate offices, art studios, research labs, and tech startups to represent AI's widespread influence. Incorporate subtle logos of prominent AI tools into different sections of the cityscape such as banner on buildings, signs, or projected holograms. Additionally, include imagery of paths or data streams flowing through the city connecting these logos. Add elements showing Caucasian female and Hispanic male figures interacting with AI-generated visuals on screens or holographic assistants, representing the collaborative aspect between humans and AI. Highlight diverse activities like creating art, coding, and conducting a research. Feature subtle icons or representations of advancements such as robotic hands, neural network patterns, and digital tools using vibrant colours like neon blues, silvers, and whites. As for the background, make a deep, starry night sky infused with digital elements like binary codes among the stars, indicating the expansive nature of AI data processing and development. The image should be clean, modern, visually compelling and evoke curiosity and excitement about the upcoming presentation while clearly highlighting the rapid advancements in AI technology.

AI 2: Electric Boogaloo

By: Scott Granneman

How to Plan a Major OS Upgrade

By: Lee Lammert

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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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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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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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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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