New Linux Users Group (NEWLUG)
https://newlug.sluug.org/
6:00 ~ 9:00 PM (Central Time, USA)
**We will open the remote session by about 6:00 PM**
**Join early to test your microphone, screen and video sharing**
****DO NOT USE ICEWEASLE, SAFARI or FIREFOX BROWSER****
****MICROPHONE OR WEBCAM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO JOIN****
This session will use the following passcode and link:
> Passcode: HappyBirthdayLinus++1969
>
https://meet.jit.si/NewLinuxForBeginners#config.videoQuality.preferredCodec='VP8'
Do NOT separate words, use the no spaces CamelCase format.
To join by phone instead, tap this: +1.512.647.1431,,1368160461#
Looking for a different dial-in number?
See meeting dial-in numbers:
> https://meet.jit.si/static/dialInInfo.html?room=NewLinuxForBeginners
If also dialing-in through a room phone, join without connecting
to audio: https://meet.jit.si/NewLinuxForBeginners#config.startSilent=true
This is a Linux Users Group for the new beginner level Linux user.
One-on-one help available for anyone curious about or new to Linux.
You are invited to attend this next ONLINE session, in lieu of any
regular physical face-to-face meeting. Further instructions below.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use remote video service 28 December 2021.
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You do not have to have a microphone and webcamera to participate. You
can just chat, listen and watch using a Chrome based browser.
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RECOMMENDED CLIENT TESTING:
Instead of using a browser, it has been recommended to use the official
Jitsi appimage clients. Reportedly using the client consistently has
better results, with fewer connectivity, sound or video issues.
Appimage MS Windows, macOS and Linux client releases...
https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/
Mobile app clients for Apple or Android...
https://jitsi.org/downloads
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JOINING THIS ONLINE SESSION:
6:00pm Begin testing of controls, hearing, screen sharing and speaking
with the following site:
> https://test.webrtc.org
During this half hour period, others may be able to help you.
Joining without ear buds, earphones or headset may result in a feedback
loop with a builtin laptop microphone. Using at-least earbuds is highly
recommended. Using Ethernet is better than WiFi connectivity.
****DO NOT USE ICEWEASLE, SAFARI or FIREFOX BROWSER****
Until further notice, unless you are evil, do NOT join our session using
any Firefox based browser. Currently known Firefox compatibility bugs
cause problems for others already in Jitsi sessions.
****DO NOT USE ICEWEASLE, SAFARI or FIREFOX BROWSER****
If you do not make the effort and take the time to get your connection
working correctly, you may be very disruptive. Try dropping your
connection and rejoin. That sometimes fixes issues. But, do so slowly,
as granting access to your microphone and camera too quickly is the
current main problem. Also, there are often sound settings in different
browsers that may need to be changed.
======================================================================
WHEN YOU ENTER THIS ONLINE SESSION:
Do NOT remain showing as Fellow Jitster. Set your identity to show
first name and last name. We do prefer that you use your full last
name. Instead of full last name you could just follow first name with
an initial.
Going into the chat room may allow you to set your name there. Or, at
three vertical dots (more actions) in lower right hand corner, select
Settings, then under Profile "Set your display name" (you can ignore
the "Set your gravatar email block").
Meeting may be recorded for quality control.
Assistance with controls, hearing, screen sharing and speaking ends.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
START OF MEETING:
Anybody joining after 6:30pm that experiences issues with controls,
hearing, screen sharing or speaking should only use chat room to ask
questions or make comments.
Annoying disruptions may cause you to be kicked off the session.
You might be muted on entry, so join early if you want to test your
camera or microphone. Use letter V on keyboard to toggle your camera.
Use letter M on keyboard to toggle (mute or unmute) your audio. You do
not need a camera, nor microphone to watch and listen with your browser.
All might be muted at this point. You may have to unmute yourself
in order to speak. You can ask questions and make comments in chat room.
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ORDER OF EVENTS:
First some simple introductions, administrative minutia, announcements,
and then you can Call For Help during our Questions and Answers period.
Sometimes we will watch a video or have a slide show presentation,
after which there will be general discussions that usually lead to
additional topics.
Sometimes, there can be a live demonstration of a Linux distribution
(distro) installation, updating, changes, features and applications.
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TOPICS:
Whatever the newest user needs to know.
The newest user at the meeting may select general and specific topics.
We won't pick just one 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 our knowledge, learning experiences,
problem solving, techniques and troubleshooting.
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. However, it has many benefits.
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.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
> https://www.sluug.org/https://newlug.sluug.org/
-- EOF -
--
--
--
-- stan r.
-- http://newlinux.org/ For anyone new to Linux, the newcomers.
-- 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)
**We will open the remote session at about 6:00 PM**
**Join early to test your microphone, screen and video sharing**
TOPIC: Holiday Lite Automation By Tyler Rudie
Join Zoom Meeting with this direct link:
>
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96912592609?pwd=SjA1bUd4TEQ2Rlc1c0wwOVgyeVFPdz09
The Saint Louis Linux Users Group (STLLUG) is a non-profit, volunteer
group that provides education, information and/or support for Linux users.
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 service 16 December 2021.
--- invite start ---
Omnitec Corporation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: STLLUG Monthly Meeting
Time: Dec 16, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
>
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96912592609?pwd=SjA1bUd4TEQ2Rlc1c0wwOVgyeVFPdz09
Meeting ID: 969 1259 2609
Passcode: StLLUG2021
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,96912592609# US (New York)
+13017158592,,96912592609# US (Washington DC)
Dial by your location
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 969 1259 2609
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kgwH9j30E
--- invite end ---
TOPIC: Holiday Lite Automation By Tyler Rudie
Digital LEDs on a ESP32.
Digital LEDs are great for those non-static holiday lite displays. How
do they work? The WLED software package tells them what to do. You run
WLED on an ESP32, which something similar to a Raspberry Pi or more like
an Arduino.
(from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESP32:) ESP32 is a series of low-cost,
low-power system on a chip microcontrollers with integrated Wi-Fi and
dual-mode Bluetooth. The ESP32 series employs either a Tensilica Xtensa
LX6 microprocessor in both dual-core and single-core variations, Xtensa
LX7 dual-core microprocessor or a single-core RISC-V microprocessor and
includes built-in antenna switches, RF balun, power amplifier, low-noise
receive amplifier, filters, and power-management modules... ... ...
We figured this is a ?different" holiday season due to the CoVid
pandemic. Too many UNvaccunated people and too many UNmasked, so large
social gathering like the annual ?all techie holiday party? would just be
an opportunity to irresponsibly feed the virus and get it mutating. So,
grab your holiday cookies and favorite holiday drink as we bring the
holidays to tech... or are we bringing tech to the holidays?
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
> https://www.sluug.org/https://www.stllinux.org/
-- EOF --
Thurs 16 Dec 2021
Holiday Lite Automation.
-or- Digital LEDs on a ESP32.
by Tyler Rudie
Digital LEDs are great for those non-static holiday lite displays. How do they work? The WLED sftwr package
tells them what to do. You run WLED on an ESP32, which something similar to a Raspberry Pi or more to an Arduino.
(from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESP32:)
ESP32 is a series of low-cost, low-power system on a chip microcontrollers with integrated Wi-Fi and
dual-mode Bluetooth. The ESP32 series employs either a Tensilica Xtensa LX6 microprocessor in both dual-core
and single-core variations, Xtensa LX7 dual-core microprocessor or a single-core RISC-V microprocessor and includes
built-in antenna switches, RF balun, power amplifier, low-noise receive amplifier, filters, and power-management modules... ... ...
We figured this is a “different" holiday season due to the CoVid pandemic. Too many UNvaccunated people and too
many UNmasked, so large social gathering like the annual “all techie holiday party” would just be an opportunity to
irresponsibly feed the virus and get it mutating. So, grab your holiday cookies and favorite holiday drink as we bring the
holidays to tech... or are we bringing tech to the holidays?
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•
The stlLUG mtngs are usually on the 3rd Thurs of each month from 6:30PM to 9:00PM.
•
• See https://www.stllinux.org/ for current information.
• ONLINE MEETINGS ONLY until further notice. Will use a remote video meeting srvc.
• HOW TO CONNECT instructions will be on https://www.stllinux.org/ page & our mailing lists.
Note your browser cache may need to be refreshed each time you check page for the instructions.
• We'll open the remote session at ~6:00 PM, so you can join early to test your mic, screen & video sharing.
• ==========================================
St. Louis Unix Users Group (SLUUG)
https://www.sluug.org/
6:30 ~ 9:00 PM (Central Time, USA)
**We will open the remote session at about 6:00 PM**
**Join early to test your microphone, screen and video sharing**
BASE: WILDCARD SSL certificates for sluug.org By Lee_Lammert
MAIN: Python, SQL Data and Exchange Mail By Tyler_Rudie
This session can use the following link:
>
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92104265810?pwd=VlJOdjNxMllFcWlrZXBrZTk4eTRvUT09
We are a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to education
and communication among computer users. Networking experts, System
experts, hobbyists, students, plus many who are interested in Unix,
Unix-like Operating Systems, Linux, BSD and other Free Open Source
Software (FOSS) applications, products, projects, and services.
You are invited to attend this next ONLINE session, in lieu of our
regular physical face-to-face meeting. Further instructions below.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use remote video service 8 December 2021.
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6:00pm Join early to start testing. During this period others may be
able to help you.
You will be muted on entry, so join early if you want to start testing
of controls, hearing, screen sharing and speaking. You can use use Alt+A
to unmute or mute your audio. Space bar too.
Your best experience might be with a Chromium based web browser.
Joining without ear buds, earphones or headset may result in a feedback
loop with a builtin laptop microphone. Using at-least earbuds is highly
recommended. Ethernet is better than WiFi connectivity.
######################################################################
IMPORTANT TO US:
We prefer that you set your identity to show first name and last name.
Instead of full last name you could just follow your first name with
an initial.
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Omnitrec Corporation is sponsoring this scheduled Zoom meeting.
SLUUG Main General Meeting
Time: December 8, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Wednesday
Join Zoom Meeting:
>
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92104265810?pwd=VlJOdjNxMllFcWlrZXBrZTk4eTRvUT09
Or, sign in using:
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j
> Meeting ID: 921 0426 5810
> Passcode: SLUUG2021
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,92104265810# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,92104265810# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 921 0426 5810
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kwQSos8vb
-- EOF --
Saint Louis Area Computer Club (SLACC)
https://slacc.sluug.org/
6:00 ~ 9:00 PM (Central Time, USA)
**We will open the remote session by about 6:00 PM**
**Join early to test your microphone, screen and video sharing**
****DO NOT USE ICEWEASLE, SAFARI or FIREFOX BROWSER****
****Microphone or webcam are not required to join****
This session will use the following link and passcode:
> https://meet.jit.si/StLouisAreaComputerClub
Passcode: December2021
The extant Saint Louis Area Computer Club (SLACC) is the oldest,
longest enduring, continuously meeting personal computer organization
active in the Greater St. Louis Area.
You are invited to attend this next ONLINE session, in lieu of any
regular physical face-to-face meeting. Further instructions below.
* ONLINE Sessions
* NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS until further notice.
* ONLINE session will use remote video service 2 December 2021.
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
JOINING THIS ONLINE SESSION:
6:00pm Start testing of controls, hearing, screen sharing and speaking
with the following site:
> https://test.webrtc.org
During this period others may be able to help you.
Joining without ear buds, earphones or headset may result in a feedback
loop with a builtin laptop microphone. Using at-least earbuds is highly
recommended. Ethernet is better than WiFi connectivity.
****DO NOT USE ICEWEASLE, SAFARI or FIREFOX BROWSER****
Until further notice, unless you are evil, do NOT join our session using
any Firefox based browser. Currently known Firefox compatibility bugs
cause problems for others already in Jitsi sessions.
****DO NOT USE ICEWEASLE, SAFARI or FIREFOX BROWSER****
If you do not make the effort and take the time to get your connection
working correctly, you may be very disruptive. Try dropping your
connection and rejoin. That sometimes fixes issues. But, do so slowly,
as granting access to your microphone and camera too quickly is the
current main problem. Also, there are often sound settings in different
browsers that may need to be changed.
======================================================================
WHEN YOU ENTER THIS ONLINE SESSION:
6:00pm Join early.
Do NOT remain showing as Fellow Jitster. Set your identity to show
first name and last name. We do prefer that you use your full last
name. Instead of full last name you could just follow first name with
an initial.
Going into the chat room may allow you to set your name there. Or, at
three vertical dots (more actions) in lower right hand corner, select
Settings, then under Profile "Set your display name" (you can ignore
the "Set your gravatar email block").
Meeting will be recorded for quality control.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
6:30pm Start of meeting.
Assistance with controls, hearing, screen sharing and speaking ends.
Anybody joining after 6:30pm that experiences issues with controls,
hearing, screen sharing or speaking should only use chat room to ask
questions or make comments.
Annoying disruptions may cause you to be kicked off the session.
You might be muted on entry, so join early if you want to test your
camera or microphone. Use letter V on keyboard to toggle your camera.
Use letter M on keyboard to toggle (mute or unmute) your audio. You do
not need a camera, nor microphone to watch and listen with your browser.
All might be muted at this point. You may have to unmute yourself
in order to speak. You can ask questions and make comments in chat room.
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
ORDER OF EVENTS:
First some simple introductions, administrative minutia, announcements,
and then you can Call For Help during our Questions and Answers period.
Sometimes we may watch a video or have a slide show presentation,
after which there will be general discussions that usually lead to
additional topics.
Sometimes, there can be a live demonstration of a Linux distribution
(distro) installation, updating, changes, features and applications.
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TOPICS:
We often hold a Linux Workshop when nothing else more interesting comes
up, or when there is no other event or activity scheduled.
The workshop is where we usually configure, examine, fix, install,
repair, and troubleshoot difficult hardware and software configuration
problems for Linux newcomers. Problems with other operating systems and
hardware are also frequently fixed.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
> https://www.sluug.org/https://slacc.sluug.org/
-- EOF -
--
--
--
-- stan r.
-- http://newlinux.org/ For anyone new to Linux, the newcomers.
-- I know about TCP/IP; but, understand less of it each day.
-- Save the earth..... It's the only planet with dark chocolate!
DISCLAIMER: The following includes hyperlinks. As a safety precaution,
automatically clicking on links should be avoided. For your safety,
you should make it a habit to manually type them into your browser.
Currently, known Firefox compatibility bugs cause problems for OTHERS
already in Jitsi Remote Video Conference sessions. This was a problem
of Jitsi in the past and has come back.
Monthly we host both the SLACC and the NEWLINUX sessions using Jitsi.
We recommend that you NOT join our sessions using Firefox, Iceweasle,
Safari or any Firefox based browser.
Instead of using a browser, it has been recommended to use the official
Jitsi appimage clients. Reportedly using the client consistently has
better results, with fewer connectivity, sound or video issues.
Installation instructions appear about half way down following page:
Appimage MS Windows, macOS and Linux client releases...
> https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/
Mobile app clients for Apple or Android...
> https://jitsi.org/downloads
Also for testing of controls, hearing, screen sharing and speaking...
> https://test.webrtc.org
Joining without ear buds, earphones or headset may result in a feedback
loop with a builtin laptop microphone. Using at-least earbuds is highly
recommended. Using Ethernet is better than WiFi connectivity.
If you do not make the effort and take the time to get your connection
working correctly, you may be very disruptive. Try dropping your
connection and rejoin. That sometimes fixes issues. But, do so slowly,
as granting access to your microphone and camera too quickly is a known
current main problem in Jitsi. Also, there are often sound settings in
different browsers that may need to be changed.
Our monthly Jitsi remote sessions (not archived):
> https://slacc.sluug.org/ (2nd Thursday)
> https://newlug.sluug.org/ (4th Tuesday)
We also produce and record monthly ZOOM remote video sessions:
> https://www.sluug.org/ (2nd Wednesday)
> https://www.stllinux.org/ (8 days later, 3rd or 4th Thursday)
Our Presentation archives:
> https://www.sluug.org/resources/presentations/
Be safe.
- EOF -
