Thursday, December 12, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - NixOS, Part 1: The Nix Ecosystem

When: December 18, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: NixOS, Part 1: The Nix Ecosystem

Speakers: Zachary Lieb

Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org

We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

An overview of the Nix ecosystem. Details of the OS at the January
2025 meeting.

Abstract:

Zachary begins with an overview of the Nix ecosystem of tools for making
software deployments more reproducible, including Nixlang, a
domain-specific-language that all other Nix tools are configured in;
Nix-Shell, an ephemeral shell for a reproducible development
environment; Disko, a tool for declaratively describing disk partitions
and filesystem; Home-Manager, a tool to declaratively configure a user's
home directory; and Nixpkgs, one of the largest, most up-to-date
software repositories in the world.

He then shows an example of how he used Nixpkgs to replace the use of
traditional package managers in an install script in a real-world
software project. This expanded the amount of distros supported while
simultaneously reducing

Attachments:

https://www.xda-developers.com/thread/nixos-is-an-amazing-distro/
https://zachliebl.com/


https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatsu/
https://github.com/tatsuikeda/MultiSource-Video-Transcriber

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
http://www.blu.org

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/

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Boston Linux and Unixhttp://www.blu.org
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Leveraging AI Assistance in Python Projects

When: November 20, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Leveraging AI Assistance in Python Projects

Speakers: Tatsu Ikeda , CEO , Vuwable

Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org

We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

An overview of AI assistants and their capabilities

Abstract:

Introduction

Brief overview of AI assistants and their capabilities
Personal experience working with AI on Python projects

OpenAI Whisper Integration
Explanation of OpenAI Whisper and its speech recognition capabilities
Specific projects or use cases implemented
Challenges faced and how AI assistance helped overcome them

Benefits of AI Collaboration
Increased productivity and problem-solving efficiency
Learning opportunities and skill enhancement
Overcoming technical obstacles

Practical Demonstration
Live coding or pre-recorded demo of a Python script using Whisper
Explanation of key code sections and AI's role in development

Best Practices and Tips
How to effectively communicate with AI assistants for coding tasks
Balancing AI suggestions with personal coding style and project requirements

Q&A Session
Addressing audience questions about AI-assisted development

Bio

Tatsu Ikeda has the following competencies in technology and business.
25 years of consulting engagements with approximately 1000 businesses
and educational institutions. Tatsu has run 5 businesses to date, and
has served on two non-profit board of directors. Areas of expertise not
limited to: blockchain, cryptocurrency, tech startups, cloud computing,
iOS app development, Apple technologies, network design and
infrastructure, Python, Java, Web Development, SQL,

He is also a professional events photographer in demand by companies
such as Yelp and other well known institutions like the Boston
Athenaeum, Harvard University, and other societal, non-profit and
business organizations. He is well-known for bringing the parties to
life, and capturing those moments.

Tatsu enjoys livestreaming about neuroscience, psychodynamic schools of
thought, mythology, comparative religion and belief systems, climate
science, economic theories, political history, the nature of ideologies,
the history of money and currencies, geo-politics, classical music,
tennis and animals. He's also a former food critic and gastronomist at
heart. Well, in his bottomless stomach, more accurately. Tatsu Ikeda has
the following competencies in technology and business. 25 years of
consulting engagements with approximately 1000 businesses and
educational institutions. Tatsu has run 5 businesses to date, and has
served on two non-profit board of directors. Areas of expertise not
limited to: blockchain, cryptocurrency, tech startups, cloud computing,
iOS app development, Apple technologies, network design and
infrastructure, Python, Java, Web Development, SQL, He is also a
professional events photographer in demand by companies such as Yelp and
other well known institutions like the Boston Athenaeum, Harvard
University, and other societal, non-profit and business organizations.
He is well-known for bringing the parties to life, and capturing those
moments. Tatsu enjoys livestreaming about neuroscience, psychodynamic
schools of thought, mythology, comparative religion and belief systems,
climate science, economic theories, political history, the nature of
ideologies, the history of money and currencies, geo-politics, classical
music, tennis and animals. He's also a former food critic and
gastronomist at heart. Well, in his bottomless stomach, more accurately.


Attachments:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatsu/
https://github.com/tatsuikeda/MultiSource-Video-Transcriber

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
http://www.blu.org

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 6F6BB6E7
PGP Key fingerprint: 0EDC 2FF5 53A6 8EED 84D1 3050 5715 B88D 6F6B B6E7

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Leveraging AI Assistance in Python Projects

On 9/12/24 9:19 PM, Jerry Feldman wrote:

When: November 20, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Leveraging AI Assistance in Python Projects

Speakers: Tatsu Ikeda , CEO , Vuwable

Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org

We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

An overview of AI assistants and their capabilities

Abstract:

Introduction

Brief overview of AI assistants and their capabilities
Personal experience working with AI on Python projects

OpenAI Whisper Integration
Explanation of OpenAI Whisper and its speech recognition capabilities
Specific projects or use cases implemented
Challenges faced and how AI assistance helped overcome them

Benefits of AI Collaboration
Increased productivity and problem-solving efficiency
Learning opportunities and skill enhancement
Overcoming technical obstacles

Practical Demonstration
Live coding or pre-recorded demo of a Python script using Whisper
Explanation of key code sections and AI's role in development

Best Practices and Tips
How to effectively communicate with AI assistants for coding tasks
Balancing AI suggestions with personal coding style and project requirements

Q&A Session
Addressing audience questions about AI-assisted development

Bio

Tatsu Ikeda has the following competencies in technology and business.
25 years of consulting engagements with approximately 1000 businesses
and educational institutions. Tatsu has run 5 businesses to date, and
has served on two non-profit board of directors. Areas of expertise not
limited to: blockchain, cryptocurrency, tech startups, cloud computing,
iOS app development, Apple technologies, network design and
infrastructure, Python, Java, Web Development, SQL,

He is also a professional events photographer in demand by companies
such as Yelp and other well known institutions like the Boston
Athenaeum, Harvard University, and other societal, non-profit and
business organizations. He is well-known for bringing the parties to
life, and capturing those moments.

Tatsu enjoys livestreaming about neuroscience, psychodynamic schools of
thought, mythology, comparative religion and belief systems, climate
science, economic theories, political history, the nature of ideologies,
the history of money and currencies, geo-politics, classical music,
tennis and animals. He's also a former food critic and gastronomist at
heart. Well, in his bottomless stomach, more accurately. Tatsu Ikeda has
the following competencies in technology and business. 25 years of
consulting engagements with approximately 1000 businesses and
educational institutions. Tatsu has run 5 businesses to date, and has
served on two non-profit board of directors. Areas of expertise not
limited to: blockchain, cryptocurrency, tech startups, cloud computing,
iOS app development, Apple technologies, network design and
infrastructure, Python, Java, Web Development, SQL, He is also a
professional events photographer in demand by companies such as Yelp and
other well known institutions like the Boston Athenaeum, Harvard
University, and other societal, non-profit and business organizations.
He is well-known for bringing the parties to life, and capturing those
moments. Tatsu enjoys livestreaming about neuroscience, psychodynamic
schools of thought, mythology, comparative religion and belief systems,
climate science, economic theories, political history, the nature of
ideologies, the history of money and currencies, geo-politics, classical
music, tennis and animals. He's also a former food critic and
gastronomist at heart. Well, in his bottomless stomach, more accurately.


Attachments:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatsu/
https://github.com/tatsuikeda/MultiSource-Video-Transcriber

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
http://www.blu.org

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 6F6BB6E7
PGP Key fingerprint: 0EDC 2FF5 53A6 8EED 84D1 3050 5715 B88D 6F6B B6E7

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - September without End in October: Cryptology News Update and Historical Vignette

On 9/12/24 9:19 PM, Jerry Feldman wrote:
> When: October 16, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)
>
> Topic: September without End in October: Cryptology News Update and
> Historical Vignette
>
> Speakers:Bill Ricker
>
> Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org
>
> We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
> failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
> using Jitsi's recording feature.
>
> Summary:
>
> Bill's annual crypto and security roundup
>
> Abstract:
>
> Bill's annual crypto talk

> Please visit https://selfhostbook.com/buy/ [selfhostbook.com] to get
> your own physical or digital copy of the book. Buying a book is the
> best way to show your support. If you're unable to afford a copy,
> scholarships are available. As you read the book, you're encouraged to
> join in the community chat and forum to get help and share your
> improvements with other readers – see
> https://selfhostbook.com/contact/ [selfhostbook.com] to connect.
>
>
> For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
> http://www.blu.org
>
> Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/
>

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
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PGP Key fingerprint: 0EDC 2FF5 53A6 8EED 84D1 3050 5715 B88D 6F6B B6E7

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Re: Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - September without End in October: Cryptology News Update and Historical Vignette

On 9/12/24 9:19 PM, Jerry Feldman wrote:
> When: October 16, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)
>
> Topic: September without End in October: Cryptology News Update and
> Historical Vignette
>
> Speakers:Bill Ricker
>
> Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org
>
> We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
> failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
> using Jitsi's recording feature.
>
> Summary:
>
> Bill's annual crypto and security roundup
>
> Abstract:
>
> Bill's annual crypto talk

> Please visit https://selfhostbook.com/buy/ [selfhostbook.com] to get
> your own physical or digital copy of the book. Buying a book is the
> best way to show your support. If you're unable to afford a copy,
> scholarships are available. As you read the book, you're encouraged to
> join in the community chat and forum to get help and share your
> improvements with other readers – see
> https://selfhostbook.com/contact/ [selfhostbook.com] to connect.
>
>
> For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
> http://www.blu.org
>
> Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/
>

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 6F6BB6E7
PGP Key fingerprint: 0EDC 2FF5 53A6 8EED 84D1 3050 5715 B88D 6F6B B6E7

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting, reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Steadfast Self-Hosting

When: September 18, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Steadfast Self-Hosting

Speakers: Adam Monsen , CTO , Sunrise Data

Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org

We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

Hosting Your Software Services At Home


Abstract:

Join in a hands-on workshop all about self-hosting led by Adam. Together
we'll help each other get unblocked wherever we're at, from curious
consideration about standing up a server to adding and improving
smooth-running services. This workshop will focus on fundamental
concepts, tools, and techniques from the FOSS book Steadfast
Self-Hosting, although having and having read the book is not required.

Please visit https://selfhostbook.com/buy/ [selfhostbook.com] to get
your own physical or digital copy of the book. Buying a book is the best
way to show your support. If you're unable to afford a copy,
scholarships are available. As you read the book, you're encouraged to
join in the community chat and forum to get help and share your
improvements with other readers – see https://selfhostbook.com/contact/
[selfhostbook.com] to connect.

Bio:
Adam is a kind and savvy FOSS enthusiast. He's been in tech for over 20
years: building, producing, coding, debugging, architecting, leading,
managing, debugging some more, lecturing, writing, administering and
securing systems and processes, ensuring privacy and compliance; in
markets of all maturities, sizes, and scales; startups to big
enterprise. He's most proud of his family, growing Mifos, founding
SeaGL, selling C-SATS, and writing a FOSS book about self-hosting FOSS.

Adam is privileged and lucky to have given talks and workshops at a
handful of conferences (LFNW, SeaGL, LibrePlanet, OSCON, FOSSY) and
various other engagements.

Attachments:

https://adammonsen.com/
https://fosstodon.org/@meonkeys/
https://selfhostbook.com/

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
http://www.blu.org

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/

--

Jerry Feldman<gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix
http://www.blu.org

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Re: Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Steadfast Self-Hosting date correction

On 9/12/24 9:19 PM, Jerry Feldman wrote:
> When: September 18, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)
>
> Topic: Steadfast Self-Hosting
>
> Speakers: Adam Monsen , CTO , Sunrise Data
>
> Location: Online: https://meet.jit.si/blu.org
>
> We will not be live streaming as the YouTube the live streams have been
> failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
> using Jitsi's recording feature.
>
> Summary:
>
> Hosting Your Software Services At Home
>
>
> Abstract:
>
> Join in a hands-on workshop all about self-hosting led by Adam.
> Together we'll help each other get unblocked wherever we're at, from
> curious consideration about standing up a server to adding and
> improving smooth-running services. This workshop will focus on
> fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques from the FOSS book
> Steadfast Self-Hosting, although having and having read the book is
> not required.
>
> Please visit https://selfhostbook.com/buy/ [selfhostbook.com] to get
> your own physical or digital copy of the book. Buying a book is the
> best way to show your support. If you're unable to afford a copy,
> scholarships are available. As you read the book, you're encouraged to
> join in the community chat and forum to get help and share your
> improvements with other readers – see
> https://selfhostbook.com/contact/ [selfhostbook.com] to connect.
>
> Bio:
> Adam is a kind and savvy FOSS enthusiast. He's been in tech for over
> 20 years: building, producing, coding, debugging, architecting,
> leading, managing, debugging some more, lecturing, writing,
> administering and securing systems and processes, ensuring privacy and
> compliance; in markets of all maturities, sizes, and scales; startups
> to big enterprise. He's most proud of his family, growing Mifos,
> founding SeaGL, selling C-SATS, and writing a FOSS book about
> self-hosting FOSS.
>
> Adam is privileged and lucky to have given talks and workshops at a
> handful of conferences (LFNW, SeaGL, LibrePlanet, OSCON, FOSSY) and
> various other engagements.
>
> Attachments:
>
> https://adammonsen.com/
> https://fosstodon.org/@meonkeys/
> https://selfhostbook.com/
>
>
>
> For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
> http://www.blu.org
>
> Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab: http://blu.org/video/
>

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 6F6BB6E7
PGP Key fingerprint: 0EDC 2FF5 53A6 8EED 84D1 3050 5715 B88D 6F6B B6E7

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