CSE384 - Lecture 12

House keeping items:

H/W # 5 exercises posted: extended due date Weds 02/26/20
Book references: The Linux Programming Interface: A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook, 1st Edition, Michael Kerrisk Hands-On System Programming with C++: Build performant and concurrent Unix and Linux systems with C++17 1st Edition, Dr. Rian Quinn Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (3rd Edition)," Randal E. Bryant and David R. O'Hallaron This an older reference (but a must have for any serious C Programmer): C Programming Language, 2nd Edition, Kernighan and Ritchie The Linux Command Line, Fifth Internet Edition (class) : A Complete Introduction, William Shotts Free (PDF) format available at: linuxcommand.org
Linux Environment Setup
- You will need to have a Linux environment for the programming projects. If you don't have access to personal PC an/or you've had complications with the Linux/VirtualBox you have a some options:
- The University has a Linux system for which you can get an account: Contact ITS for info.
- As a last resort, students with Mac OS computers who don't have a running Linux environment can get gcc/g++ by installing Xcode.

Questions about C/C++

How is everyone doing with HW5?
Other questions?

Agenda for Today (02/12/20):

Lecture # 12 Notes:

Today (Monday 2/24), will be a special (one-time) lecture from cyber security professional: Mr. Cully Patch. Mr. Patch will share his experiences within government and industry, and provide insight into issues you should be aware of pertaining to related Cyber Security topics.

Mr. Patch's presentation

Environment Setup Notes:

Install VirtualBox
Install Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu -- I prefer MATE desktop, but many people like Cinnamon)

Desktop Comparisons: MATE versus Cinnamon
Install Guest Additions - device drivers and system applications that optimize the guest operating system for better performance and usability.

Enable "Shared Clipboard and Drag'nDrop": Settings -> Advanced
Configure shared folders, then run the following commands..

run: sudo usermod -a -G vboxsf `whoami`
run: sudo chown -R `whoami`:users name-of-mount-point
log out, and log back in

Update Mint (run): "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y"

Interesting Technologies related to Linux:

Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) - turn Linux into a Hypervisor

*** Action Items for Next Class ***

H/W # 5 posted: due Weds: 02/26
C/C++ programming

Lecture # 12 - Systems and Network Programming

Guest Lecture: Cyber Security Topics