Newcomer Linux Users Group (NEWLUG)
https://newlug.sluug.org/
6:30 ~ 9:00 P.M. (Central Time, USA)
You are invited to attend the next ONLINE session, in lieu of our
regular physical face-to-face meeting. Instructions below.
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This session will use the following link:
> https://zoom.us/j/99015440928?pwd=UkNHOTNMd0t3M1FxNkhHVk1YS25oZz09
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Omnitec Corporation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Newcomer Linux Users Group (NEWLUG)
Time: Oct 27, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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-- I know about TCP/IP; but, understand less of it each day.
-- Save the earth..... It's the only planet with dark chocolate!
St. Louis Linux Users Group (STLLUG)
https://www.stllinux.org/
6:30 ~ 9:00 PM (Central Time, USA)
Join Zoom Meeting
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You are invited to attend this next ONLINE session, in lieu of our
regular physical face-to-face meeting. Instructions are below.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use ZOOM remote video software on 22 October 2020.
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 989 5147 8673
Passcode: STLLUG2020
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+13017158592,,98951478673#,,,,,,0#,,5966561088# US (Germantown)
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 989 5147 8673
Passcode: 5966561088
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What!
Wireguard VPN By Andrew Denner
* Wireguard Virtual Private Network (VPN)*
Wireguard for fun and networking: This year VPN usage and remote work
has played an increasingly important role in everyday life. Historically
setting up VPNs in Linux was a painful process with many compromises.
Thankfully Wireguard makes things easy with its first class inclusion in
the Linux kernel, cross platform clients, and ease of configuration. As
a part of the presentation we will cover setting up a Wireguard server,
and clients in Linux, windows, Mac OS, and Android.
BIO: Andrew Denner
Andrew is the president of the Central Iowa Linux Users Group (CIALUG).
By day he is a Senior Software Developer working in High Performance
Computing, and cloud computing. In his free time he enjoys tinkering
with Linux as well as playing the Tuba.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
> https://www.sluug.org/https://www.stllinux.org/
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Please spread the word to anyone interested to come join us online this Thursday.
Instructions for connecting will be at https://stllug.sluug.org/
TOPIC Wireguard VPN (Virtual private Networking)
By Andrew Denner
Wireguard for fun and networking:
This year VPN (Virtual Private Networks) usage and remote work has played
an increasingly important role in everyday life. Historically setting up VPNs in
Linux was a painful process with many compromises.
Thankfully wireguard makes things easy with its first class inclusion in
the Linux kernel, cross platform clients, and ease of configuration.
As a part of the presentation we will cover setting up a wireguard
server,and clients in Linux, windows, Mac OS, and Android.
BIO:
Andrew is the president of the Central Iowa Linux Users Group (CIALUG).
Byday he is a Senior Software Developer working in High
PerformanceComputing, and cloud computing. In his free time he enjoys
tinkering with Linux as well as playing the Tuba.
The STLLUG meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month from
6:30PM to 9:00PM. However;
this session will be on the fourth Thursday, 22 October 2020.
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https://stllug.sluug.org/
St. Louis Unix Users Group (SLUUG)
https://www.sluug.org/
6:30 ~ 9:00 PM (Central Time, USA)
BASE: SimpleScreenRecorder by Stan Reichardt
MAIN: The World of Browsers by Scott Granneman
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 921 0426 5810
Passcode: SLUUG2020
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You are invited to attend this next ONLINE session, in lieu of our
regular physical face-to-face meeting.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use remote video software on 14 October 2020
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St. Louis Unix User/s Group is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SLUUG Main October 2020
Time: Oct 14, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Wed, until Apr 14, 2021,
7 occurrence(s)
Oct 14, 2020 06:30 PM
Nov 11, 2020 06:30 PM
Dec 9, 2020 06:30 PM
Jan 13, 2021 06:30 PM
Feb 10, 2021 06:30 PM
Mar 10, 2021 06:30 PM
Apr 14, 2021 06:30 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your
calendar system.
Monthly:
https://zoom.us/meeting/tJYsd-2qqD4iG9RGR3oNYSYqkYDWwPLLDaMZ/ics?icsToken=9…
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 921 0426 5810
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+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 921 0426 5810
Passcode: 530663778
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ay3fwc415
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Helpful items:
Participants should provide a first name and last name to eliminate
confusion and promote the important social interaction quality we get
when we are able to associate voices with names.
Moderators will mute most participants and monitor the chat area for
questions. Ask questions using the chat icon at bottom center of the
screen (or the Alt+H shortcut).
Also, at bottom center of screen, you can select the Participants icon
(or the Alt+U shortcut) for a popup menu that has a "Raise Hand" button
for when you want to speak.
At bottom right of screen you can select the Leave Meeting icon (or
Alt+Q shortcut).
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What!
BASE: SimpleScreenRecorder by Stan Reichardt
Capturing Your Linux Workstation Screens
This Linux program was created to record video and sound of programs and
games. The original goal was to create a program that was really simple
to use. After adding more and more features the result was a pretty
powerful program. It remains simple because it has a straightforward
user interface.
This session might show factors common with both personal and enterprise
computing.
MAIN: The World of Browsers by Scott Granneman
Consider that
66% of all people on the Web use Chrome.
17% use Safari.
Just 4% use Firefox,
3% use Edge, and only
1.3% use Internet Explorer (that browser deserves it, at least!).
But; there is a whole wide world of web browsers out there that are
excellent and offer cool features that the major browsers may never
include. In this talk Scott is going to provide you with some neat
tips and tricks for the widely-used browsers, but Scott also is going
to go deep on some browsers that are not as well known; but, definitely
deserve a spot on your computers and mobile devices.
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PLEASE spread the word to anyone who may be interested.
On Wed is the monthly general SLUUG mtng. Scott Granneman will be doing a comparison of different browsers and their more intriguing differences and uses. And Stan will be doing the basic/tutorial on SimpleScreenRecorder. Scott’s abstract is…
: The Wonderful World of Browsers
by Scott Granneman
Of all people on the Web:
66% use Chrome.
17% use Safari. Just
4% use Firefox,
3% use Edge, & only
1.3% use Internet Explorer (that browser deserves it, at least!).
But there’s a whole wide world of web browsers out there that are excellent & offer cool features that the major browsers may never include. In this talk I’m going to provide you with some neat tips & tricks for the widely-used browsers, but I’m also going to go deep on some browsers that aren’t as well known but definitely deserve a spot on your computers & mobile devices.
BEFORE that will be the short, Basic/tutorial …
: SimpleScreenRecorder by Stan Reichardt
Capturing Your Linux Workstation Screens
This Linux program that was created to record video and sound of programs and games. The orginal goal was to create a program that was really simple to use. After adding more and more features the result was a pretty powerful program. It remains simple because it has a straightforward user interface.
6:30 Basic tutorial
7:00 general Q&A & announcements
7:15_7:30 main presentation
9:00 close
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NEXT WEEK:
Also we have moved the stlLUG back 1 wk so that it is NOT the nite following the Wed general mtng. I.E. this month its the 4th Thurs, 22 Oct. The topic will be Wireguard. It is the new VPN technology that is now included
in the kernel.
The topic is a Virtual Private Network that is built into the Linux kernel called WIREGUARD.
ABSTRACT:
Wireguard for fun and networking: This year VPN usage and remote work has played an increasingly important role in everyday life. Historically setting up VPNs in Linux was a painful process with many compromises. Thankfully wireguard makes things easy with its first class inclusion in the Linux kernel, cross platform clients, and ease of configuration. As a part of the presentation we will cover setting up a wireguard server, and clients in Linux, windows, Mac OS, and Android.
Please note that this month, the STLLUG meeting will be on the 4th
Thursday, which is 22 October.
As some members may have noticed, there has been a general pattern
as to when we hold our monthly meetings.
TRADITIONALLY:
The SLACC meeting has been on the first Thursday of each month.
The SLUUG General meeting has been on the second Wednesday of
each month.
The STLLUG meeting has been on the third Thursday of each month.
This sometimes resulted in back-to-back meetings aligned with the
SLUUG General meeting.
The NEWLUG meeting has been on the fourth Tuesday of each month,
except during December.
We have decided to avoid back-to-back meetings with SLUUG and STLLUG
when ever possible. Exceptions might be made in individual situations,
such as where next day presentation of material would be beneficial.
Therefore, depending on the pattern of each month, some STLLUG meetings
will be scheduled on the 3rd Thursday and some will be on the 4th
Thursday. Announcements, calendars and web pages will show changes.
FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE
St. Louis Area Computer Club (SLACC)
https://slacc.sluug.org/
6:30 ~ 9:00 PM (Central Time, USA)
You are invited to attend the next ONLINE session, in lieu of our
regular physical face-to-face meeting. Instructions below.
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The session will use the following link:
> ONLINE session using private JITSI remote host video service.
> https://nyx.omnitec.net/StLouisAreaComputerClub
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The Saint Louis Area Computer Club (SLACC) is the oldest, longest
enduring, continuously meeting personal computer organization active in
the Greater St. Louis Metro Area.
> https://slacc.sluug.org/
NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
Our usual library reservations for room meetings were cancelled until
further notice. Room fees had previously been paid by our sponsoring
St. Louis Unix Users Group (SLUUG).
Face-to-face meeting were usually held on the first Thursday of every
month often 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM Central Time, USA. We hope to maintain
this timeline into the future by using ONLINE sessions. All physical
meetings and ONLINE sessions are free and open to the public.
We have no membership dues or other charges for the meetings. So,
please join us at our next meetings, sessions or other events for fun,
knowledge and networking. Linux interoperability with all related
hardware, operating systems and software are explored.
HOW TO ENTER THE SLACC ONLINE SESSION:
Our ONLINE sessions will use JITSI remote video meeting software
service on a private remote host.
Even if you do not have a camera and microphone, you can ask
questions using the chat box, and you can still hear and see others.
You must access the session using an Internet browser. A Chromium-
browser is recommended. Using a Chromium-browser seemingly works
better than FireFox. Some use a FireFox browser with seemingly no,
to little problems; however, we believe it tends to disrupt
connectivity.
On a PC workstation you shouldn't need to install anything else.
Mobile phones have an app available from 8x8 that works well.
For those just getting started remotely with JITSI, watch the below
ahead of time, as it seems to be a best short JITSI introduction.
> 2020-03-17 How to videoconference with Jitsi [TUTORIAL]
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-31LT0zQK4
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We believe that we will have better low bandwidth access if most
everyone turns off their cameras and mutes their microphones. However,
we MIGHT have to begin with starting everyone's microphone muted
anyway. Using the space bar as a sort of "PUSH TO TALK" should then
work very well.
• Recommend that you immediately mute your microphone upon entry.
You can then use your spacebar as PUSH_TO_TALK.
• Deactivate your camera to help reduce bandwidth problems.
• Using the "More actions" selection found at lower right
screen, go to "Settings" and enter into "Profile" your
first and last name. This is needed to recognize you.
* It is easier to enter your first and last name when first
entering the Chat area.
As you may know it is our intention to use JITSI video meeting software
with NEWLUG and SLACC online gatherings. This may also be an acceptable
alternative and backup to the ZOOM remote video service that SLUUG had
successfully used since the March 2020 STLLUG session. We may also
use JITSI, ZOOM, or yet some other remote video conferencing service
with all our SLUUG sponsored remote sessions.
Some detailed descriptions about the problems with using Firefox:
> 100% support for Firefox (and other non-Chrome browsers) #4758
> https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet/issues/4758
There was very little relief when Firefox version 76 became available
from the repositories.
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SLACC holds a Linux Configuration Workshop when nothing else more
interesting comes up, or when there is no other event or activity
scheduled. Problems with other operating systems and hardware are
also frequently fixed. New software tools are often demonstrated or
discussed. Not being physically present with your hardware will be
a new and challenging experience for us all.
The Linux Workshop is where we usually examine, troubleshoot, fix and
repair difficult hardware and software configuration problems for Linux
newcomers.
Linux is an Internet capable Networking Operating System that provides
many fully functional applications that perform well on both older
and new computers. Most Linux distributions are free or low cost and
provides an extremely reliable and cost effective alternative to high
priced proprietary software.
We want SLUUG to remain the forum for exchanging information about
open standards, open systems, open source, products, services and
architectures.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
> https://www.sluug.org/ (SLUUG)
> https://newlug.sluug.org/ (NEWLUG)
> https://slacc.sluug.org/ (SLACC)
> https://www.stllinux.org/ (STLLUG)
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