Lecture # 13 - Systems and Network Programming

Lecture # 13 Notes:

Today (Wednesday 2/26), will be a special (one-time) lecture from AI/ML professional: Mr. Michael Weir. Mr. Weir has an extensive career in military, government, and industry. He has a diverse technical background and currently the principal developer and instructor of an AI/ML bootcamp curriculum used to train incoming Air Force Reasearch Laboratory (AFRL) engineers

1. Mr. Weir's presentation
2. Neural Network video link from Brian Giusti
3. Download class code examples: here
4. Code Resources: here
5. I plan to discuss HW # 5 and #7 next class

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Environment Setup Notes:

1. Install VirtualBox
2. 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.
3. Enable "Shared Clipboard and Drag'nDrop": Settings -> Advanced
4. Configure shared folders, then run the following commands..
1. run: sudo usermod -a -G vboxsf `whoami`
2. run: sudo chown -R `whoami`:users name-of-mount-point
3. log out, and log back in
5. Update Mint (run): "sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y"

Interesting Technologies related to Linux:

1. Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) - turn Linux into a Hypervisor
2. Docker (Container Technology)
3. TCPDump & LIBPCAP
4. Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF)

*** Action Items for Next Class ***

• H/W # 7 posted: due Weds: 03/04
• C/C++ programming