Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 2023 Cryptology News Update and featuring a Historical Vignette

When: September 20, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: 2023 Cryptology News Update and featuring a Historical Vignette

Speaker:    Bill Ricker

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/mLPD5UbWP_0?feature=share
Summary:

Bill's annual crypto and security roundup

Abstract:

Bill's planned agenda:
Cryptology News review for last 12 months
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and its impact on Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI)
A Historical Vignette

Attachments

(wikipedia) Post-quantum cryptography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-quantum_cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference (Friday March 3, 2023 - Ottawa,
Canada) https://pkic.org/events/2023/post-quantum-cryptography-conference/
How to Prepare Your PKI for Quantum Computing (April 28, 2022)
https://www.keyfactor.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-pki-for-quantum-computing/

(podcast) Root Causes 286: PKI and PQC in New White House Cybersecurity
Initiative (Mar 16, 2023)
https://www.keyfactor.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-pki-for-quantum-computing/

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 2023 Cryptology News Update and featuring a Historical Vignette

When: September 20, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: 2023 Cryptology News Update and featuring a Historical Vignette

Speaker:    Bill Ricker

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/mLPD5UbWP_0?feature=share

Summary:

Bill's annual crypto and security roundup

Abstract:

Details to follow

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - AlmaLinux OS

When: August 16, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: AlmaLinux OS

Speaker:    Benny Vasquez (Maybe),  Jack Aboutboul (definitely)

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/a1t2emQp46Q?feature=share

Summary:

Overview of AlmaLinux OS

Abstract:

AlmaLinux OS is an Open Source, community owned and governed,
forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, focused on long-term
stability, providing a robust production-grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is
ABI compatible with RHEL.

Attachments:

Alma Linux Foundation: https://almalinux.org/

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http://www.blu.org

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - AlmaLinux OS

When: August 16, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: AlmaLinux OS

Speaker:    Benny Vasquez,  Jack Aboutboul

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/a1t2emQp46Q?feature=share

Summary:

Overview of AlmaLinux OS

Abstract:

AlmaLinux OS is an Open Source, community owned and governed,
forever-free enterprise Linux distribution, focused on long-term
stability, providing a robust production-grade platform. AlmaLinux OS is
ABI compatible with RHEL.

Attachments:

https://almalinux.org/

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - What Programmers Should Know About Memory

When: July 19, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: What Programmers Should Know About Memory

Speaker:   Shankar Viswanathan

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

Live stream:

Summary:

A discussion on DRAM technology, caches, data consistency, etc.

Abstract:

Details to follow

Bio

Shankar Viswanathan is the lead performance architect for AMD's
Strategic Silicon products. He has worked on the design and
verification of several generations of AMD processors. Most
recently, he was on the design team for the SoCs that power game
consoles such as the PlayStation5 and the Steam Deck. His general
interests like at the intersection of performance and security in
hardware platforms.

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - What Programmers Should Know About Memory

When: July 19, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: What Programmers Should Know About Memory

Speaker:   Shankar Viswanathan

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

Live stream:

Summary:

A discussion on DRAM technology, caches, data consistency, etc.

Abstract:

Details to follow

Bio

Shankar Viswanathan is the lead performance architect for AMD's
Strategic Silicon products. He has worked on the design and
verification of several generations of AMD processors. Most
recently, he was on the design team for the SoCs that power game
consoles such as the PlayStation5 and the Steam Deck. His general
interests like at the intersection of performance and security in
hardware platforms.

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Implementing VisiCalc

When: June 21, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Implementing VisiCalc

Speaker:  Bob Frankston

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/hcjwRFT_uto?feature=share

Summary:

A retrospective look at the early days of personal computing

Abstract:

Bob discusses his experience in writing VisiCalc back in 1978, and the
many design decisions made along the way. He gave a similar talk for the
Computer History Museum's "The Origins and Impact of VisiCalc" panel on
April 8th 2003.

Bio

Bob Frankston is probably best known as co-creator of the original
spreadsheet application, VisiCalc. His detailed bio is at
http://rmf.vc/bob_frankston_bio [rmf.vc]

Attachments

Implementing VisiCalc (Bob's personal website)
https://rmf.vc/implementingvisicalc

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Implementing VisiCalc

When: June 21, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Implementing VisiCalc

Speaker:  Bob Frankston

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/hcjwRFT_uto?feature=share

Summary:

A retrospective look at the early days of personal computing

Abstract:

Bob discusses his experience in writing VisiCalc back in 1978, and the
many design decisions made along the way. He gave a similar talk for the
Computer History Museum's "The Origins and Impact of VisiCalc" panel on
April 8th 2003.

Bio

Bob Frankston is probably best known as co-creator of the original
spreadsheet application, VisiCalc. His detailed bio is at
http://rmf.vc/bob_frankston_bio [rmf.vc]

Attachments

Implementing VisiCalc (Bob's personal website)
https://rmf.vc/implementingvisicalc

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, today, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - Rocky Linux Redux

When: May 17, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Rocky Linux Redux

Speaker:  Brian Clemens

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/3-F6pv0JPDw?feature=share

Summary:

Latest news regarding Rocky Linux

Abstract:

Brian and the Rocky Linux team talk about all the latest developments in
Rocky Linux. Details to follow.

Attachments

https://rockylinux.org/

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - Rocky Linux Redux

When: May 17, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Rocky Linux Redux

Speaker:  Brian Clemens

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/3-F6pv0JPDw?feature=share

Summary:

Latest news regarding Rocky Linux

Abstract:

Brian and the Rocky Linux team talk about all the latest developments in
Rocky Linux. Details to follow.

Attachments

https://rockylinux.org/

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Home (Semi-)Automation

When: April 19, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Home (Semi-)Automation

Speaker:  Bob Frankston

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/3oyz1zE_jzs?feature=share

Summary:

Bob discusses home automation and why he dislikes the term

Abstract

This is not just generic home automation, but it is also about
connectivity and how Bob's home works and does not work whether Bob is
at home or anywhere else in the world.

Bio

Bob Frankston is probably best known as co-creator of the original
spreadsheet application, VisiCalc. His detailed bio is at
http://rmf.vc/bob_frankston_bio [rmf.vc]

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Home (Semi-)Automation

When: April 19, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Home (Semi-)Automation

Speaker:  Bob Frankston

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/3oyz1zE_jzs?feature=share

Summary:

Bob discusses home automation and why he dislikes the term

Abstract

Details to follow

Bio

Bob Frankston is probably best known as co-creator of the original
spreadsheet application, VisiCalc. His detailed bio is at
http://rmf.vc/bob_frankston_bio [rmf.vc]

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , re, minder, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Tinkering With Cryptography

When: March 15, 2023 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Tinkering With Cryptography

Speaker:  Brian DeLacey

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/1H7Rbpq1LR8?feature=share

Summary:

Making cryptography more accessible and useful with Google's Tink
Cryptographic Library

Abstract:

Brian covers the basics of a relatively new library from Google, with
demonstration code running on multiple platforms. We'll also delve into
some of the more advanced topics related to this code and take a
special, deep dive into Key Management Systems.

As part of the discussion, Brian explores the challenges of brittle
bytes and how to achieve secure, authenticated access to critical data
over time. Demos cover code running on tiny little machines and
bigger&emdash;but still bargain&emdash;builds.

Demonstration code will be in Golang and Python, but the Tink
Cryptographic Library also works well with C++, Java, mobile platforms
and more.

We'll also walk through and demonstrate code and the use of cryptography
in "nostr", which stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays".

According to its chief architect, nostr is "The simplest open protocol
that is able to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network
once and for all. It doesn't rely on any trusted central server, hence
it is resilient; it is based on cryptographic keys and signatures, so it
is tamperproof; it does not rely on P2P techniques, therefore it works."

Attachments

Google's Tink Cryptographic Library: https://developers.google.com/tink
awesome-A curated (GitHub): https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr
nostr: a truly censorship-resistant alternative to Twitter (GitHub):
https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
Apple News 2022-12-07: Apple advances user security with powerful new
data protections:
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/12/apple-advances-user-security-with-powerful-new-data-protections/

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Tinkering With Cryptography

When: March 15, 2023 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Tinkering With Cryptography

Speaker:  Brian DeLacey

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/1H7Rbpq1LR8?feature=share

Summary:

Making cryptography more accessible and useful with Google's Tink
Cryptographic Library

Abstract:

Brian covers the basics of a relatively new library from Google, with
demonstration code running on multiple platforms. We'll also delve into
some of the more advanced topics related to this code and take a
special, deep dive into Key Management Systems.

As part of the discussion, Brian explores the challenges of brittle
bytes and how to achieve secure, authenticated access to critical data
over time. Demos cover code running on tiny little machines and
bigger&emdash;but still bargain&emdash;builds.

Demonstration code will be in Golang and Python, but the Tink
Cryptographic Library also works well with C++, Java, mobile platforms
and more.

We'll also walk through and demonstrate code and the use of cryptography
in "nostr", which stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays".

According to its chief architect, nostr is "The simplest open protocol
that is able to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network
once and for all. It doesn't rely on any trusted central server, hence
it is resilient; it is based on cryptographic keys and signatures, so it
is tamperproof; it does not rely on P2P techniques, therefore it works."

Attachments

Google's Tink Cryptographic Library: https://developers.google.com/tink
awesome-A curated (GitHub): https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr
nostr: a truly censorship-resistant alternative to Twitter (GitHub):
https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
Apple News 2022-12-07: Apple advances user security with powerful new
data protections:
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/12/apple-advances-user-security-with-powerful-new-data-protections/

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site:
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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - SCaLE 2023 Preview

When: February 15, 2023 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic:  SCaLE 2023 Preview

Speaker:  Federico Lucifredi

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

Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/eUs3NM2-t5k?feature=share

Summary:

Federico previews his presentation for the Southern California Linux
Expo 20x in July 2023

Abstract:

Details to follow

Bio:

Federico Lucifredi is The Ceph Storage Product Management Director at
Red Hat, formerly the Ubuntu Server PM at Canonical, and the Linux
"Systems Management Czar" at SUSE.ederico Lucifredi is The Ceph Storage
Product Management Director at Red Hat, formerly the Ubuntu Server PM at
Canonical, and the Linux "Systems Management Czar" at SUSE.

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - IoTFestival

When: January 18, 2023 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic:  IoTFestival

Speaker:  Kurt Keville

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

Live stream: https://youtu.be/BKfuDIKoTV0

Summary:

Public celebration of creativity, technology, and the Internet

Abstract:

Please join us for our beginning-of-year public celebration of
creativity, technology, and the Internet. This gives us a chance to
update our community on the status of ongoing projects. Feel free to
give us a lightning talk on your project.

IoTFests:

2014: http://blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2014-iotfest
2015: https://web.archive.org/web/20170222122121/http://www.iotfestival.com/
2019: https://web.archive.org/web/20190220070539/http://www.iotfestival.com/

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