VPL Linux Link: Discover the Open Source World

Curious about Linux? Join the Vancouver Linux Users Group (VanLUG) for a two-hour drop-in session. Explore Linux's customization, security, and cost-saving benefits with friendly experts and professionals.

Topic: Photography and Open Source Software
Speaker: Serhiy Kobyakov. Data, software, and hardware engineer | Python developer | TRIZ Practitioner | High-pressure and cryogenic luminescence measurements | Physics Lab teacher
Description:
Discover the power of free and open-source software for photography retouching on Linux. This presentation introduces accessible techniques to enhance your photos using Darktable and GIMP. Learn how to correct white balance, adjust exposure, fine-tune tonal curves, and apply creative color grading—all without spending a cent. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, you'll leave with practical skills to take your images to the next level using tools that respect your freedom.
Skill Level: Beginners

AGENDA:
2:00 to 2:10: Introductions and welcome from VanLUG and VPL.
Then, split into two to three groups based on interest level.
2:10 - 4:00: Linux for Everyone!
Room 1 : Beginners: Introduction to Linux and the Open Source World.
Room 2: Intermediate: Detailed talk about some specific topics for more advanced users.
Room 3: Support: Have a problem, want an install? Get together with those
who can assist, with a peer-to-peer support session.

This is a Drop-in session. No 'registration' required ...(BUT! Registering with Meetup will give you reminders and the ability to schedule this on your calendar.)

Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver Linux Users Group (VanLUG).

Linux Link fosters inclusivity and diversity, welcoming people of all backgrounds and all ages. Embrace open-source computing and unlock your computer's true potential. Join us for a lively Linux session and dive into new digital possibilities. Share this invitation with friends, and see you there!