St. Louis Linux Users Group

The St. Louis Linux Users Group (STLLUG) meets eight days after SLUUG. This is typically the third Thursday 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 attempt a quick welcome, introductions, announcements, current events of interest, and a general CALL FOR HELP (Questions and Answers) segment.

At 6:45p.m. Central Time the presentation begins.

STLLUG Meetings

STLLUG - September 19, 2024

Create an image portraying a conclusion between the modern terminal tools - KiTTY and WezTerm. Place the KiTTY logo on the left and the WezTerm logo on the right, against a neutral gradient background of dark blues and greys, exuding a high-tech feel. Between these logos, include a faint VS symbol to represent the contrast. Complete the image with a subtle representation of a technological terminal interface in the backdrop highlighting colorful lines of code, tabs, and panes. Include small icons, featuring images, multiple tabs, panes, and SSH symbols, scattered around both logos within the lower half of the image, outlining their modern features.

Modern Terminal Showdown: KiTTY vs Wezterm

By: Sean Twiehaus

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STLLUG - August 22, 2024

Create a visually dynamic image that illustrates the concept of building and containerization in the field of technology. The color palette is primarily blue and white, with secondary colors of light grey and teal. The image includes a background transitioning from a lighter blue at the top to a darker blue at the bottom. The central graphic is a large, stylized container, but not directly a Docker container, which has a robotic arm or gears that appear to build or assemble it. Inside this container is the Buildah logo, designed to look clean and modern. The OCI logo (Open Container Initiative) is subtly incorporated at the bottom right of the image. The design should also include soft, abstract lines or circuit-like patterns in the background and dotted lines sweeping across the image to create a sense of dynamic movement. The visual elements should be a combination of vector art and 3D-like renderings to catch attention immediately.

Buildah - A Scriptable Way to Build OCI Containers

By: Andrew Denner

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STLLUG - July 18, 2024

Create an image where a city skyline featuring a blend of classical architecture elements and modern skyscrapers is illuminated with bright, futuristic lighting. The background is filled with sleek, ultra-modern buildings against a deep blue to purple sky gradient. In the foreground, one side showcases an ancient architectural structure like a roman column or a gothic archway subtly blending with the skyline. On the opposite side, there is a visual representation of software architecture diagrams in the form of interconnected nodes and lines, merging seamlessly with the physical buildings. Logos for relevant technologies such as Linux, BSD, Unix-like OS, Docker, and Kubernetes subtly integrated on the structures, connected by digital lines. The image is further embellished with visual effects like light trails, glowing edges, digital patterns, reflective and transparent elements, all within a cohesive color palette of blues, purples, and silvers. This design symbolizes the fusion of traditional building architecture and modern software architecture, merging the world of physical structure with digital innovation.

Architectures Big and Small

By: Craig Buchek

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STLLUG - June 20, 2024

Create a transition-themed tech image. The background transitions from a gradient of dark gray on the left to light gray on the right, overlaid with a faint abstract design of binary code and circuit lines. An arrow, symbolizing the upgrade path, stretches across the width of the image in a central focus. On the left side, there is a clear and prominent logo that looks like a spiral with the number '10' subtly incorporated within. On the right side, a similar logo is placed, but with the number '11' instead. Small icons representing an email service (mailman), a webserver (globe/server), and software dependencies (packages) are integrated along the path of the arrow. The color scheme includes shades of red, white, gray, black, and soft gradients of blue.

Upgrading from Debian 10 (Buster) to Debian 11 (Bullseye) - A Walkthrough

By: Lee Lammert

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STLLUG - May 16, 2024

Create a modern, clean image representing the evolution of computing technologies from 1980 to the present. It should feature a blue gradient background transitioning from dark (left, past) to light (right, present). A horizontal timeline across the middle should mark each decade with a small circle or node, and include non-copyrighted equivalents of iconic tech logos from each era. Morphing symbols of computing devices from large, old mainframes to sleek modern ones should intersperse along the timeline. Subtle line drawings or silhouettes of iconic hardware like a floppy disk, CD, USB stick, and SSD should scatter along the timeline. Use a complementary color palette - primarily blues and greys, with accents in bright colors for pop. The layout must include an empty space at the top for the blog title and text, the timeline with logos and icons in the middle, and a slight shadow or fade effect at the bottom to add depth. Make sure to keep it wordless for universal understanding, focusing on visual impact and storytelling, and maintaining high resolution for clarity and professionalism.

The History of Computing since 1980

By: Scott Granneman

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STLLUG - April 18, 2024

Create a striking and moody image representing a security issue for a blog announcement titled 'The XZ Hack: Unveiling the Near-Miss in xz and liblzma'. The image should have a gradient background transitioning from dark blue to black, symbolizing sophistication and ominousness. In the center, a high-resolution image of a lock that's half-broken with glowing red crack lines emanating from it should be placed, symbolizing compromise in security and vulnerability. At the top-left, subtly blend the logo of a utility unit and at the bottom-left, place a logo honoring open-source operating systems. A grayscale logo of a tech news site should be positioned at the bottom right. Overlaid faintly across the image horizontally should be binary code, representing underlying data. A shadowy image of a hacker should be blended into the background on one side, suggesting the undetected threat. Red accents or highlights around the broken lock and a soft white glow around the logos should be present to draw focus.

The XZ Hack

By: Andrew Denner

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