STLLUG Meetings

STLLUG - November 18, 2021

Create a futuristic image representing the Internet Archive using a dark color palette with deep blues and blacks, highlighted with neon colors. The background should feature a digital tunnel made of web pages and books, giving an impression of journeying through a historical archive, surrounded by fluffy, holographic effects. Prominently displayed in the center, incorporate the Internet Archive logo. Smaller Decentralized Web logos should flow through the tunnel subtly. Visualize a time-lapse of past and present web pages cycling around the main logo, juxtaposed with floating 3D digital bookshelves to represent diverse collections. Include abstract audio waves and film reels to signify multimedia content, with a Matrix-like effect of binary code in the background. Add depth with light shafts and holographic data interfaces, while network nodes and web-like connections should hint at various networks and decentralized web initiatives. The image should be high resolution with clear contrast, and without text, embodying the broad and diverse impact of the Internet Archive over the years.

The Internet Archive celebrated its 25th Anniversary

By: Scott Granneman

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STLLUG - October 21, 2021

Create an image filled with futuristic, space-like matrix aesthetics. The background should be dark, dotted with interconnected nodes and lines representing network connections and data flow in shades of blue, green, and white for a high-tech feel. In the forefront, feature a slightly translucent laptop with an open screen displaying a complex network topology diagram. Subtly integrate logos such as IP, routers, and MAC into the network matrix with a slight glow to draw attention. Also, depict small floating holograms of networking gear, IP/MAC address icons, and security icons around the laptop. Include faint figures sitting around a virtual roundtable made from lines and nodes, indicating an open discussion among diverse individuals. The style should be modern and clean with sleek graphics and subtle gradients to give depth. Add a soft, neon-like glow around the laptop screen and logos and lightly textured digital patterns in the background for added visual interest.

Open Discussion

By: Roundtable Discusion

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STLLUG - September 16, 2021

Imagine a futuristic and technology-focused image. The background is a sleek gradient transitioning from dark blue to black, overlaid with subtle patterns of binary code and abstract technological designs, giving a futuristic vibe. At the center, a 3D, illuminated, vibrant-colored cloud symbolizes the abstract concept of serverless technology. Leisurely scattered around the cloud are logos of various serverless platforms including AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, and IBM Cloud Functions. Each logo retains its original colors (orange, blue, multicolored, and blue respectively) for brand recognition. Interconnecting these logos are soft glowing trails, conjuring up an image of a network. Where these trails touch the logos, there are light flares to give a sense of dynamism and innovation. Complementing these aspects, stylized circuit patterns are subtly etched into the background and small, translucent icons relating to technology and cloud computing are scattered throughout the scene. Behind the cloud is a faint overlay of a digital world map, illustrating the global reach and scalability of serverless platforms. The image should convey the interconnected, global, and forward-thinking essence of serverless technology without the need for words.

Serverless Basics

By: Frank Syler

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STLLUG - August 19, 2021

Create an aesthetically pleasing digital image with a strong tech and futuristic feel. In the top section, feature an interconnected web structure with nodes, subtly integrating server stack icons. Within this structure, discreetly incorporate the DNS logo. The design's middle section should include a digital globe with pinpoint markers located across various regions, complete with a translucent overlay showcasing longitude and latitude lines, thus emphasizing the notion of IP address geolocation. In the bottom section, portray an envelope icon on a tilted plane, surrounded by a tech dot grid or circular wave scanning overlay, a representation of SPAM scoring analysis. Use a color palette of deep blues, dark grays, and blacks for the background. Bright neon blues, greens, and whites should serve as accents, illuminating core elements to create a vivid contrast. For the logos of DNS, IP geolocation services, and email security tools, retain their original colors; however, make sure these logos harmoniously blend with the overall color scheme and the design's abstract focus.

Roundtable Discussion of DNS, IP Address Geolocation, & SPAM SCORING E-mails

By: Roundtable Discussion

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STLLUG - July 22, 2021

Create an image that begins with a gradient background transitioning from deep blue to lighter teal shades, subtly adorned with light and intricate circuit board patterns to underscore its tech theme. To the center-right, position a large abstract reptile logo with a glowing effect, accompanied by a smaller but related sign, both set in blue and green colors. Introduce hexagonal structures and lines throughout the composition to mirror the nuances of network diagrams or blockchain graphics. Subtly merge in a representation of simplified futuristic salt grains, particularly around the glowing logos, indicative of a configuration management theme. Add subtle lens flares and ambient glows for an air of sophistication and futurism. Ensure to maintain a high-resolution for the picture suitable for various screen sizes.

OpenSUSE - Live Upgrade to 15.3

By: Lee Lammert

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STLLUG - June 17, 2021

Create a dark, futuristic and tech-focused landscape with a grid inducing a cyber network vibe. Place an abstract representation of the Ryzen 5900X processor, a central symbol, slightly towards the top right. Linux's mascot, Tux the Penguin, should be waving towards the center-left. Near Tux, arrange the logos of, Linux Mint icon prominently, closely followed by gaming platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, Good Old Games (GOG), and Blizzard Battle.net. These logos should form an arc above Tux. Apply glowing digital effects around the main elements, and sprinkle a faint rain of binary code in the backdrop. Uphold a color theme featuring deep black and midnight blue, with highlight colors being neon blue and electric green. The mood should induce a feeling of cutting-edge technology, excitement, and the prospects of broadening the gaming horizon among tech enthusiasts.

Migrate From Windows to Linux Mint, ...games included!

By: Tyler Rudie

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