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July 2023

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Mastering Touch & Stylus in GNU+Linux
by Billy Croan 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

I recently got a laptop that has both touch and stylus support in the screen itself. I got a pen and it is connected and it works, even the pressure sensitivity. It's supposed to also communicate the angle of the pen though I have yet to see that. I'm interested in really learning how to use the GIMP image editor more fully, and make the best use of the stylus for creating things. I've used GIMP for as long as I have used Linux. I've done a lot with it editing something that started out as a photo or a screenshot or a scan. But I don't think I've really mastered it. Particularly I've always felt awkward creating something from scratch in GIMP. And I suspect that is because a mouse or trackpad don't feel very natural to me as a writing instrument. Well now I have a literal writing instrument that works in Linux! I'm not an artist and I'm not trying to learn to make "art". But I would like understand better how to take advantage of different brush strokes and pressure settings, color palettes, etc. and getting more out of the stylus I now have and the creative side of the GIMP as opposed to just the editing as I have done so far. There's definitely Photoshop classes and probably a Photoshop Meetup Group. But I have no interest in adobe's products. I also think this is a skill best passed on in person where you can watch someone's hand and then give feedback that a video or book cannot give. I'm also interested in other stylus-enabled apps (I have a few to share) and tweaking my Linux environment to be more useful with touch and stylus input. For instance I can tap and drag in Google maps, but I can't pinch to zoom still! I have to tap that damn plus and minus button like a peasant and it's humiliating. I would like to get my touch screen input in Linux working every bit as well, and the same ways as it does in Android. So I know touch screen and stylus are kind of two different topics but, any advice?

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Fwd: TVH - Systems Administrator opening (partial remote work from home) (8 month contract with possible extensions or conversion to a permanent employee)
by Jonathan Hutchins 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: TVH - Systems Administrator opening (partial remote work from home) (8 month contract with possible extensions or conversion to a permanent employee) Date: 2023-07-18 15:27 From: "Fellers, Brian" <bfellers(a)teksystems.com> To: "Fellers, Brian" <bfellers(a)teksystems.com> Hello, Below is the job description for the Systems Administrator opening at TVH. Partial remote work from home with an ongoing rotation of 1 week onsite and then 2 weeks working off site. This is an 8 month contract with possible extensions or conversion to a permanent employee. TVH is located in Olathe KS. Please let me know if you know anyone who would be interested in this opening. From the manager: We have quite a few technologies in our environment that we support (Windows Servers, VMware, Storage and Backups, AD, DNS, some Linux/Kubernetes/Ansible, etc). Also a lot of datacenter and on prem support and not as much work in the Cloud. Linux, Kubernetes, and Ansible are really nice to have skills. Candidates should be able to cover the core data center services: * Server Management (Windows, Linux, File Management, VMWare ESX, VXRails) working with 3rd party Managed Service Provider * Storage and Backup Management (including weekly tapes) * Core Network general understanding (working with the Network Engineers) * Onsite Support in a physical datacenter * Application Management (AD, DNS, DHCP, Horizon platform management, IPAM, DCIM, Kubernetes) * Database Management * Middleware Support (Application Support, Ansible) Job Description: _ _ _Top Three Skills:_ ____ 1.) Windows Server Administration 2.) VMware 3.) Server migration experience Job Description: Senior team member responsible for driving initiatives and projects related to the design, implementation of support of server, storage, and application environments. Takes ownership of various operational environments, both internally and externally hosted, ensuring highest levels of performance, stability, and security. Work with team members and vendors to develop technology strategy and implement chosen solutions. * Manages all aspects of the Data Center's servers, storage and application processing and develops recommendations for new or enhanced systems, services, and technologies throughout the company. * Design, engineer, coordinate, test and implement enhancements or new releases of the Operating Systems, Servers, and Storage environments. * Leverage advanced systems knowledge in the planning, provisioning, configuring, monitoring, load-balancing, and backup/recovery of physical servers and VM servers. (Windows, Linux, VMware VSphere, VMware Horizons, Citrix, etc.). * Performs troubleshooting of advanced and/or complex problems, failures, and questions and responds with a proper resolution within the specified timeline. * Provide leadership and take ownership for complex or advanced tasks and/or projects. * Act as primary owner of backup and disaster recovery plans. * Owns the design and training of less experienced team members on Active Directory, backup procedures, security permissions etc. * Performs general network connectivity trouble shooting as it pertains to server/storage communications and performance. * Handles performance monitoring and capacity planning including setup/admin of monitoring solution, setting of alerts, proactive checks of server/storage performance and capacity. * Handles administration, integration, and management of cloud-based services including Gmail, cloud faxing, hosted servers. * Responds to issues, questions, failures, and requests for new services/equipment * Participate in weekly on-call rotation, and after hours support if/as needed. * Participate, collaborate, and communicate as part of our global, distributed Infrastructure Team. * Demonstrates proficient extensive knowledge of Microsoft technology implementation, configuration and support including Active Directory, MSMQ, DFS, IIS and related services Work Environment: Will be working in a one week on site and two weeks off site rotating work schedule. Why would someone be interested in this role: TVH's Olathe location is housed in a state of the art facility. Recently up for Office Space of the year in the KC Business Journal, they pride themselves on work/life balance, utilizing the newest technologies and leveraging IT to drive business forward. This role is an opportunity for a technical resource to get into the organization during a time of technical growth and influence decisions that have an immediate impact on the company. Best regards, Brian Fellers | Lead Professional Recruiter T 913.982.4972 | M 785.250.7060 | bfellers(a)TEKsystems.com 800.318.2074 | F 913.982.5053 7421 W 129th St, Suite #300, Overland Park, KS 66213 [1] [2] This electronic mail (including any attachments) may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). 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