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CS 110 DiscussionWeek 1
March 3, 2020
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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Linux Intro
Linux is just a kernel.
Many user space applications are from GNU.
You might wish to install a specific Linux distribution.
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Linux Distribution
Definition
A Linux distribution (often abbreviated as distro) is an operating systemmade from a software collection that is based upon the Linux kernel and,often, a package management system.
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Linux Distribution
List of well-known distros:
Debian
Ubuntu
Fedora
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
CentOS
Arch Linux
Manjaro Linux
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Install Linux
Choose your favourite Linux distro and follow the instruction on theirofficial website.Usually you need to burn a USB disk.
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NVIDIA and Linux
NVIDIA is notorious for lack of support for Linux.You should be careful if you have an NVIDIA card.Especially if you wish to install graphical user interface (GUI).
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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Virtual Machine
A very good alternative if you do not wish to install Linux on realdevices.
Recommend software:
Windows: VMware WorkstationMac: VMware Fusion
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Tips and Tricks
VMware Workstation has a free version: VMware Workstation Player.
Some functions are exclusive on Workstation (e.g. snapshots).
You can create a VM in Workstation and import it into Player.
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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GCC
Short for GNU Compiler Collection.
We will only use the C compiler (gcc) and C++ compiler (g++).
What is the difference between g++ and gcc? - Stack Overflow
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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GNU Make
GNU Make is a tool which controls the generation of executables andother non-source files of a program from the program’s source files.
Simple syntax:
t a r g e t : d e p e n d e n c i e s . . .commands . . .
Important
Do not forget a tab (\t) before each command.
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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Join a Meeting
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Screen Sharing
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Table of Contents
1 Linux Setup
2 Virtual Machine
3 GCC
4 GNU Make
5 Zoom
6 Autolab
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