Boston Linux & UNIX: 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, 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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Thursday, December 12, 2024

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

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
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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/
>

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

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

When: August 21, 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:

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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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Experiences Upgrading RHEL7 to RHEL8

When: August 21, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Experiences Upgrading RHEL7 to RHEL8

Speakers: Brandon Vogel

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:

Brandon relates what he went through upgrading his team to RHEL8 at his
commercial workspace.

Abstract:

Brandon relates what he went through upgrading his team to RHEL8 at his
commercial workspace.

Note: Don't forget BLU BBQ August 17th - I'll send out a reminder
tomorrow. https://blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2024-bbq28

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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Jerry Feldman<gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix
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Friday, August 16, 2024

Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XXVIII, reminder, tomorrow, Saturday, August 17, 2024 1:00 PM

Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XXVIII
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Where: John and Shelley Chambers' home
33 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham, MA.
BYOF - Bring Your Own Food and drinks

Boston Linux & Unix is holding its twenty-eighth annual summer BBQ on
Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Guests are encouraged to bring along something for the grill and the
snack table. We're holding the barbecue at the same location as the past
few years, John and Shelley Chambers' home at 33 Cedarwood Avenue,
Waltham,MA.

Please refer to the BLU website
(https://blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2024-bbq28) for further details and
directions.

Weather forecast is for partly cloudy in in the mid 70s.

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Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux@gmail.com>
Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Experiences Upgrading RHEL7 to RHEL8

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XXVIII Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Boston Linux & Unix is holding its twenty-eighth annual summer BBQ on
Saturday, Saturday, August 17, 2024, beginning at 1:00PM.
Everyone is welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring along something for
the grill and the snack table.
We're holding the barbecue at John and Shelley Chambers' home at 33
Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham, MA.

Location

John and Shelley Chambers' home
Take Route 128 to Exit 41 (formerly Exit 26) in Waltham.
Get onto Route 20 East, towards Boston; then take the first right onto
Cedarwood Avenue.
The Chambers' residence, 33 Cedarwood Avenue, is on the right-hand side
of the street. See the Location link above for more details.

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Boston Linux and Unix http://www.blu.org
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Friday, August 2, 2024

BLU summer BBQ

We're holding our annual BLU summer BBQ on Saturday, August 17 at John
Chambers' house in Waltham. Details on the BLU website, at

https://blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2024-bbq28

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - Customizing GNOME with Extensions

When: July 17, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Customizing GNOME with Extensions

Speakers: Abhishek Prakash

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

We will be recording the meeting. Recordings will be listed at
https://blu.org/video/

Summary:

Abhishek discusses customizing Gnome with GNOME Extensions

Abstract:

Abhishek demonstrates how to install and remove GNOME Extensions, where
to get them, and some best practices. He then shares some of his
favorite extensions and why he likes them.

Bio

Abhishek created "It's FOSS" in 2013 to share his Linux adventures. He
has a Master's degree in Engineering and years of IT industry
experience. Abhishek is a huge fan of Agatha Christie detective mysteries.

Attachment:

https://itsfoss.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
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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - Customizing GNOME with Extensions

When: July 17, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Customizing GNOME with Extensions

Speakers: Abhishek Prakash

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:

Abhishek discusses customizing Gnome with GNOME Extensions

Abstract:

Abhishek demonstrates how to install and remove GNOME Extensions, where
to get them, and some best practices. He then shares some of his
favorite extensions and why he likes them.

Bio

Attachment:

https://itsfoss.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
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting, reminder, tomorrow Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Rocky Linux Redux 2024

When: June 19, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A) Corrected Date 😳

Topic: Rocky Linux Redux 2024

Speakers: Brian Clemens, Gregory Kurtzer

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:

Friday, June 14, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Rocky Linux Redux 2024 Date Correction

When: June 19, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A) Corrected Date 😳

Topic: Rocky Linux Redux 2024

Speakers: Brian Clemens, Gregory Kurtzer

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:

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, June 17, 2024 - Rocky Linux Redux 2024

When: June 17, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Rocky Linux Redux 2024

Speakers: Brian Clemens, Gregory Kurtzer

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:

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Fotocx 2024

When: May 15, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Fotocx 2024

Speaker: Dick and Jill Miller

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

Unfortunately the live streams have been failing partway through our
meetings, however, we will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature and post them to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@bostonlinuxandunix

Summary:

Dick and Jill will reprise their journey through the world of photo
editing with Fotocx

Abstract:

Note: "Fotoxx has been renamed to Fotocx. This was done because a web
search for "fotoxx" returns pornographic web pages ("foto xx") after a
few legitimate results. This has been a plague since years, and I
decided to end it. I regret the inconvenience this causes for some users".
https://kornelix.net/fotoxx.html

Dick Miller returns with a demo of the newest additions to Fotocx 24.30,
Dick last gave a talk on Fotoxx at our May 2022 meeting.

Attachments:

Fotocx home page: https://kornelix.net/fotocx/fotocx.html

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

Our meeting recordings are listed on the Video tab:
https://blu.org/video/ and on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=boston+linux

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

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

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Fotocx update

When: May 15, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Fotocx update

Speaker: Dick and Jill Miller

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

Summary:

Dick and Jill will reprise their journey through the world of photo
editing with Fotocx

Abstract:

Dick Miller returns with a demo of the newest additions to Fotocx 24.30,
Dick last gave a talk on Fotoxx at our May 2022 meeting.

Attachments:

Fotocx home page: https://kornelix.net/fotocx/fotocx.html

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

Our meeting recordings are listed on the Video tab:
https://blu.org/video/ and on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=boston+linux

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

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

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Short Takes II: For Those About To Hack, We Salute You!

When: April 17, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Short Takes II: For Those About To Hack, We Salute You!

Speaker: Kurt Keville and others

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

Summary:

2024 SCC, SBCC, Graph Challenge , SIGTBD, annual Bad Ideas Competition

Abstract:

A number of short presentations related to the 2024 SCC (Student Cluster
Competition), the SBCC (Single Board Cluster Competition), the Graph
Challenge (https://graphchallenge.org/) [graphchallenge.org] , SIGTBD
(https://sigtbd.csail.mit.edu/), [sigtbd.csail.mit.edu] and of course
the annual Bad Ideas Competition.

Attachments:

https://fossi-foundation.org/latch-up/2024
https://fossi-foundation.org/
https://sbcc.io/
https://www.meetup.com/hpc-gpu-supercomputing-group-of-boston/

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

Our meeting recordings are listed on the Video tab:
https://blu.org/video/ and on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=boston+linux

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

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

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Short Takes II: For Those About To Hack, We Salute You!

When: April 17, 2024 7:00PM EDT (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Short Takes II: For Those About To Hack, We Salute You!

Speaker: Kurt Keville and others

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

We will not be live streaming. Unfortunately the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature and post them to our YouTube channel.

Summary:

2024 SCC, SBCC, Graph Challenge , SIGTBD, annual Bad Ideas Competition

Abstract:

Attachments:

https://fossi-foundation.org/latch-up/2024
https://fossi-foundation.org/
https://sbcc.io/
https://www.meetup.com/hpc-gpu-supercomputing-group-of-boston/

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

Our meeting recordings are listed on the Video tab:
https://blu.org/video/ and on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=boston+linux

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

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting reminder, tomorrow,, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Building a Home Server with Proxmox and TrueNAS SCALE

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

Topic: Building a Home Server with Proxmox and TrueNAS SCALE

Speaker: Shankar Viswanathan

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

We will not be simulcasting to a YouTube live-stream.
We will be recording the meeting for later replay at https://blu.org/video/

Summary:

Shankar shows us how he built a new home server using Proxmox and
TrueNAS SCALE

Abstract:

TBD

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.

Attachments

Proxmox Virtual Environment: https://www.proxmox.com/en/
TrueNAS SCALE https://www.truenas.com/truenas-scale/

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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Friday, March 15, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Building a Home Server with Proxmox and TrueNAS SCALE

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

Topic: Building a Home Server with Proxmox and TrueNAS SCALE

Speaker: Shankar Viswanathan

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

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

Summary:

Shankar shows us how he built a new home server using Proxmox and
TrueNAS SCALE

Abstract:

TBD

Bio

Attachments

Proxmox Virtual Environment: https://www.proxmox.com/en/TrueNAS SCALE
https://www.truenas.com/truenas-scale/

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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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - Hand-Held Nanocluster

When: February 21, 2024 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Hand-Held Nanocluster

Speaker: Federico Lucifredi

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

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

Summary:

Federico demonstrates his latest cluster build project

Abstract:

Nocluster: using an orthogonal strategy, we look at a build of a single
two-socket host using 10-year old hardware to field 44 cores and 256 GB
of RAM. Power consumption is on the high side, but so is performance.

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.

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, February 15, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - Hand-Held Nanocluster

When: February 21, 2024 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Hand-Held Nanocluster

Speaker: Federico Lucifredi

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

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

Summary:

Federico demonstrates his latest cluster build project

Abstract:

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.

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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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Differential Fuzzing

When: January 17, 2024 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Differential Fuzzing

Speaker: Benjamin P. Kallus

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

We will notbe live streaming. Unfortunately the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

Differential fuzzing of HTTP servers and proxies

Abstract:

Details to follow.

Bio:

About Ben: https://kallus.org/

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

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab.

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

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Differential Fuzzing

When: January 17, 2024 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Differential Fuzzing

Speaker: Benjamin P. Kallus

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

We will notbe live streaming. Unfortunately the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

Differential fuzzing of HTTP servers and proxiesDiffDifferential fuzzing
of HTTP servers and proxieserential fuzzing of HTTP servers and proxies

Abstract:

Details to follow.

Bio:

About Ben: https://kallus.org/

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

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab.

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

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Boston Linux VIRTUAL Meeting , Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Differential Fuzzing

When: January 17, 2025 7:00PM EST (6:30PM for Q&A)

Topic: Differential Fuzzing

Speaker: Benjamin P. Kallus

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

We will notbe live streaming. Unfortunately the live streams have been
failing partway through our meetings. We will be recording the meeting
using Jitsi's recording feature.

Summary:

Differential fuzzing of HTTP servers and proxiesDiffDifferential fuzzing
of HTTP servers and proxieserential fuzzing of HTTP servers and proxies

Abstract:

Details to follow.

Bio:

About Ben: https://kallus.org/

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

Our meeting recordings are on the Video tab.

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

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