Anyone who would like to attend the steering committee is welcome!
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> Tonite’s SteerComm will be on Zoom. I expect we’d be able to let people in in general after 6:10, maybe a bit later, if you just want to chat. Meeting should start after 6:30.
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>> On 6/26/2020 3:39 PM, Gary Meyer wrote:
>>> Hi Chad!
>>>
>>> I REALLY don’t want to wear out our welcome but… would it be possible to spin up a Zoom mtng for the Steercom Monday nite. We’ll have 1 or more co-hosts meet you online when you say.
>>>
>>> We’ve tried to save the Zoom for “the big groups” like general & stlLUG. The less attended groups we’ve accommodated on JitSi or other platforms that don’t play well with the increased load.
>>>
>>> We’d like a Zoom for steercom because a couple attendees would benefit from the Closed Captioning. We’ve not gotten CC to work in JitSi yet. BUT, if we’re wearing out our welcome…its much better that we be able to get the big 2 onto Zoom, so just say “no” if its too much of a prob.
>>>
>>>
>>> Appreciativly,
>>> gjm
>>> (314)662-0502
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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.
The Newcomer Linux Users Group (NEWLUG) exists to provide beginner
level, simple, up-to-date information to newcomers about Linux and Free
Open Source Software (FOSS), its associate applications, capabilities,
features, limitations, community, and to provide answers to technical
questions. Previously we were known as the Hazelwood LUG.
NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice. Our usual library
reservations for room meetings were cancelled thru 30 June 2020 &
beyond. Room fees had previously been paid by our sponsoring St. Louis
Unix Users Group (SLUUG).
Face-to-face meeting were usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every
month (except December), from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM Central Time, USA.
We hope to maintain that 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. Interoperability with all related hardware,
operating systems and software are explored.
For those just getting started remotely with JITSI, ahead of time, watch
the video below, as it seems to be a very good short JITSI introduction.
> 2020-03-17 How to videoconference with Jitsi [TUTORIAL]
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-31LT0zQK4
HOW TO ENTER THE NEWLUG 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, Firefox seems to disrupt connectivity.
We suspect Firefox and Safari use will cause problems. Please use
a Chromium or Chrome browser.
On a PC workstation you shouldn't need to install anything else.
Mobile phones have an app available from 8x8 that works well.
**************************************************************
**Please note that our private JITSI server address changed.**
**************************************************************
The session will use the following link:
> ONLINE session using private JITSI remote host video service.
> https://nyx.omnitec.net/NewcomerLinuxUsersGroup
**************************************************************
**Please note that our private JITSI server address changed.**
**************************************************************
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.
□ Using the "More actions" selection found at lower right screen,
go to "Settings" and enter into "Profile" your first and last name.
□ Deactivate your camera to reduce bandwidth problems.
□ Set video quality to Low Definition to reduce bandwidth problems.
As you may know it is our intention to use the JITSI video meeting
server with SLACC and NEWLUG online gatherings. This may also be an
acceptable alternative and backup to the ZOOM remote video service
that SLUUG used successfully since the March 2020 STLLUG session.
We may also use JITSI, ZOOM, or yet some other remote 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.
Whatever the newest user needs to know.
The newest user in the room may select the topic.
We won't pick just one topic ahead of time. We will accept suggestions
and requests, as the course of the meeting will be entirely up to those
that attend. Join us to share the knowledge, learning experiences,
problem solving and effective techniques.
We can mostly explore the traditional Graphical User Interface (GUI),
as it is easy to use, often familiar, and friendly to use. We will
NOT focus on the Command Line Interface (CLI) as it is seldom required
and generally optional for day to day use.
We have access to many formal slide show presentations; but, we use
them only to present information and encourage discussion. We encourage
and prefer lively interaction and user questions. We always want user
questions to be asked. We never think that any question is too dumb.
A selected topic will NOT restrict the course of our meetings.
These topics are tentative. They are only suggestions.
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 YOUR INFORMATION
> https://www.sluug.org/ > https://newlug.sluug.org/
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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.stllug.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 are below.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use ZOOM remote video software on 18 June 2020.
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Password: 20200618
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What!
Ethereum/VeChain Supply Chain By Brendan Laiben from OCI
Blockchain -an ethereum tech app for (business) supply chain track.
This will be a talk about a blockchain application. It will NOT be about
a cryptocurrency (ex, Bitcoin, Ethereum,...) It WILL be about utilizing
the blockchain technology to do a "trusted" application in business.
Brendan Laiben, of Object Computing Inc. (OCI), will present an
implementation of a supply chain on the Ethereum blockchain where users
can create products that are tracked from production to final sale.
The demonstration will consist of:
creating fungible tokens that represent products,
packaging those tokens into a non-fungible token that represents a
shipment, transparently tracking that shipment as it changes hands, and
finally decomposing that shipment back into its constituent tokens when
it is transferred to the end user.
The audience will learn:
how a decentralized application is structured,
how trust-less interactions are performed, and
how trust-less systems can actually help generate consumer trust.
BIO:
Brendan is a Blockchain Software Engineer at Object Computing Inc. He
has bachelors degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering from
Missouri S&T.
His history with blockchain goes back to 2011, when he was first
introduced to Bitcoin. In 2015, Brendan's work with a Bitcoin miner
hosting company connected him with Ethereum prior to its public launch.
After working at Boeing on the F/A-18 and F-15 programs for a short
time, Brendan started an Ethereum development and consulting business
and began learning to code.
A couple years and multiple projects later, he joined OCI as a permanent
member of their team.
Bio as of 15 June 2020.
THIS WEEK in Tech in St. Louis…
THURS
The main event is the St. Louis LINUX Users Group will hold it monthly mtng on Thurs @ 6:30. It will NOT be PHYSICAL!
It will only be online via Zoom. Details on how to log in will be available closer to the event.
============================================================================
StL Linux Users Grp ~Blockchain applcation in biz
Thursday, June 18
Monthly on the third Thursday
Description:https://stllug.sluug.org/ <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://stllug.sluug.org/&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AOvVa…>
ONLINE Sessions
Blockchain -an ethereum tech app for (business) supply chain track.
This will be a talk about a blockchain application. It will NOT be about a cryptocurrency (ex, Bitcoin, Ethereum,...) It WILL be about utilizing the blockchain technology to do a "trusted" application in business.
TOPIC Ethereum/VeChain Supply Chain by Brendan Laiben, from OCI
Brendan Laiben, of Object Computing Inc. (OCI), will present an implementation of a supply chain on the Ethereum blockchain where users can create products that are tracked from production to final sale.
The demonstration will consist of:
creating fungible tokens that represent products,
packaging those tokens into a non-fungible token that represents a shipment, transparently tracking that shipment as it changes hands, and
finally decomposing that shipment back into its constituent tokens when it is transferred to the end user.
The audience will learn:
how a decentralized application is structured,
how trust-less interactions are performed, and
how trust-less systems can actually help generate consumer trust.
BIO:
“Brendan is a Blockchain Software Engineer at Object Computing Inc. He has bachelors degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Missouri S&T. His history with blockchain goes back to 2011, when he was first introduced to Bitcoin. In 2015, Brendan’s work with a Bitcoin miner hosting company connected him with Ethereum prior to its public launch. After working at Boeing on the F/A-18 and F-15 programs for a short time, Brendan started an Ethereum development and consulting business and began learning to code. A couple years and multiple projects later, he joined OCI as a permanent member of their team.”
This will be a Zoom presentation. Instructions to follow on above web page and our mailing lists.
St. Louis Unix Users Group (SLUUG)
https://www.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 will be posted
on the above website and sent to our mailing lists when available.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use remote video software on 10 June 2020.
What!
BASE: *Activating Linux on a Chromebook* by Don Ellis
...which is way different and easier than it used to be.
This tutorial might show factors common with both personal and
enterprise computing.
MAIN: *DNS Wars* by David Forrest
The MAIN presentation is "DNS security improvements" or "DNS Wars"
DNS=Domain Name Service. This allows your computer to ask distant
"authoritative" servers to translate the written name of a site
(ex. sluug.org") into an IP address.
Traditional DNS traffic is unencrypted, meaning that, even if you
think you've encrypted the CONTENT of your communication, anyone
can easily get a list of what sites you visit by name.
Encrypting the DNS traffic, as well as other improvements is what
WILL happen in 2020.
The DNS resolution process has been abused for surveillance,
advertising insertion, and exfiltration. It has even been used to
sneak Bitcoin/crypto-currency mining JavaScript onto the user's
system. The DNS resolution process is soon to be under forced
revision.
Topics included will be:
* EDNS Extended DNS,
* IRTS Working Group studying Resolverless DNS.
* EP protections,
* DNSsec signatures,
* DNSmasq,
* I18N international non-latin character sets.
Also discussed will be the Cloudflare service which will block
malicious content (AND OPTIONALLY adult-content).
St. Louis Area Computer Club (SLACC)
https://slacc.sluug.org/
6:00 ~ 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.
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 thru 30 June 2020.
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 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Central Time, USA. We hope to maintain
that 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. All 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.
**************************************************************
****Please note that our private JITSI server address has changed.****
**************************************************************
The session will use the following link:
> ONLINE session using private JITSI remote host video service.
> https://nyx.omnitec.net/StLouisAreaComputerClub
**************************************************************
****Please note that our private JITSI server address has changed.****
**************************************************************
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
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.
• Deactivate your camera to help reduce bandwidth problems.
• Recommend that you immediately mute your microphone upon entry.
You can then use your spacebar as PUSH_TO_TALK.
• Using the "More actions" selection found at lower right
screen, then go to "Settings" and enter into "Profile" your first
and last name.
As you may know it is our intention to use JITSI video meeting software
with SLACC and NEWLUG online gatherings. This may also be an acceptable
alternative and backup to the ZOOM service that we have successfully
used with the March 2020 STLLUG session. We may also use JITSI, ZOOM,
or yet some other remote service with 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.
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 YOUR INFORMATION
> https://www.sluug.org/https://slacc.sluug.org/
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