Last Updated: 2020-07-03

Ed Howland

Ed Howland is a United States Navy veteran who has worked as a software developer for nearly 4 decades.

Presentations By Ed Howland

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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STLLUG - August 17, 2023

Design a digital image that depicts the concept of structured data pipelines and its evolution from traditional Unix pipes to nushell's structured data pipelines. The background should display a gradient transition from a dark, terminal-style backdrop on the left to a more modern, lighter design on the right. On the left side, signify the traditional Unix shell with an old-school terminal icon and visualize plain text lines flowing from it. In the center, show traditional pipes flowing from left to right, transforming plain text lines into structured, colorful data blocks. On the right side, display the nushell logo, and illustrate various data formats (CSV, JSON, YAML, SQLite, Excel) as colorful blocks flowing through nushell pipes. Overlay some common nushell commands/icons on top of the structured data as a hint of data operations. The visual flow should be centered in the top third of the image, with the flowing pipe structure occupying the middle third, and icons representing different data types in the bottom third. The overall style should be modern and tech-focused, with clean lines, sleek design, and vibrant colors.

nushell

By: Robert Citek & Ed Howland

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SLUUG - February 9, 2022

Create an image laid out as detailed: The background should be a tech-themed gradient of dark blues and greyscale which includes faint illustrations of circuits or server racks. On the left side, position a non-specific tech company logo near the top, with images reminiscent of hardware architecture subtly blended into the background. Overlay it with icons that symbolize server updates, file inspection, analytics and monitoring tools, and cloud services. On the right side, display a graphic of a terminal window featuring command-line text like 'ls -a', and include icons for configuration settings. Include also a faded image of an old computer terminal and a directory tree structure in the background. Separate these sides with a faint vertical line or gradient. Use a color palette that harmonizes strong corporate tones (reds, blacks) with retro terminal aesthetics (greens, whites on dark backgrounds). Remember, no textual content should be included.

What's New in Solaris 11.4

By: Bob Netherton

.Dot Files

By: Ed Howland

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SLUUG - June 9, 2021

Visualize a sleek, modern image with a gradient background transitioning from deep navy blue at the top to black at the bottom, subtly resembling a digital data structure with faint vertical lines or a grid. The central focus is the prominent SQLite logo, enhanced with a slight 3D effect and soft shadows. The technological theme is emphasized through an overlay of futuristic, semi-transparent icons and symbols related to databases and technology, such as data flow charts, binary code, and circuit patterns. Gentle pulsating light effects around the SQLite logo create an atmospheric draw. The upper sphere features semi-transparent icons interspersed with subtle glows. The lower sphere has more subdued symbols against the dark gradient. Dominant colors should include shades of blue, trust, and technology blended with whites for contrast and clarity, with a hint of neon. Subtle smooth manic textures help accentuate the advanced technology theme, and soft backlighting behind the SQLite logo enhances the illusion of depth.

Git: peering behind the curtain

By: Robert Citek

SQLite 3 DataBase

By: Ed Howland & Bob Hansen

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