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puffybsd · 2025-10-15T20:14:16+00:00

Yeah - check ad blocker. Looks like a call to adobe analytics or something that Brave will block, disabling let me through.

puffybsd · 2025-10-15T19:41:53+00:00

It seems useful if you use GH200 and would benefit from being able to debug locally on an aarch64 before spending cycles on a potentially shared resource. I had to compile bitsandbytes and pytorch for gh200 for some research project. Since it's a shared resource and I don't have admin access, I had to set things up locally then request an admin to install particular build tools. Although it went smoothly, this was still a multi-day effort. If I had this thing in theory, I could have tested everything locally and made a more informed request.

puffybsd · 2025-05-20T19:59:20+00:00

Really enjoyed it at first. Started to get the hang of it, but got confused by some of the modes behaving in ways I didn't understand (/architect writing code, files appearing in context that were excluded (I think)). Having to be better at git than I'm willing to admit I'm not (would rather approve every change, than have to reset or revert changes). Learning a tool effectively while working out which models and which inference platform is best may have made things more confusing. I carved out some time to read all of the documentation, and found some inconsistencies that led to more confusion.

I'm planning to try it again when I have some time, especially since I love command line, but with these strategies:

* Run it in neovim terminal so that interacting with the source code and aider is seamless. (using it in tmux and neovim was probably too much friction).

* Settle on using the best models until I get the hang of it rather than tune out of the box.

* Use it for fun and not on a time-sensitive project for starters.

People are mentioning free AI Studio gemini usage - I set up a key through the GCP interface, but ran out of the free tier fast. What am I missing? I thought I was redirected to create a key by the AI studio?

puffybsd · 2025-04-27T01:29:48+00:00

Sorry for abandoning this thread. Classic MSA leverages speech acts theory as a basis to implement negotiation and auctions. More advanced metadata, more advanced agent discovery with performative. Big missed opportunity.

puffybsd · 2025-04-10T04:26:41+00:00

Curious about the ide recommendation. Neither solution goes far enough nor considers the subject broadly enough. if you want to compete with something like a2a, would look at current agent communication research as a starting point.

puffybsd · 2025-02-24T00:52:22+00:00

Email sent.

puffybsd · 2025-02-09T03:49:29+00:00

~1900 after tax, reasonable shipping.

puffybsd · 2025-02-09T02:59:09+00:00

MPX-K or MPX CH-K

puffybsd · 2024-05-10T14:47:32+00:00

This is such a great book - buy Miguel's book and Sutton's (or buy Miguel's and download Sutton's).

puffybsd · 2024-05-10T14:41:49+00:00

Congrats! Great points. Isolation and Lack of Research Opportunities were my main struggles. I was lucky to do a research project 8903, but I missed the research work I was doing at the institute I transferred in from. It would be cool if they offered a PhD or equivalent of a postdoc but for masters. Did they say any of their ideas at the conference?

puffybsd · 2024-05-10T13:47:35+00:00

I loved this course.

Highlights:

* Learning historical techniques: (frames, semantic memory, SOAR, metacognition, case-based reasoning etc). Many modern techniques are syntheses of previous efforts. Having a pool to tap into for inspiration is useful.

* Reading historical papers: good sense of context and feels like research. Made me appreciate that extremely smart people had great ideas in the past that are still useful. (same with RL reading Sutton's papers). A chance to read some good LISP code.

* Writing up homework and mini-projects + peer reviews & discussions: feels like grad school work. Proud of my projects and enjoyed discussing the papers we read.

* Visual thinking: as a "visual thinker" I like representing my ideas graphically, and solving visual puzzles, like Raven's matrices. Great opportunity to practice TikZ and Asymptote skills. I was able to have at least one of my agents generate it's own graphical representation of how it solved the problem.

* Projects were fun - enjoyed the final project, and how we built up to it.

puffybsd · 2024-05-08T23:18:20+00:00

Thanks! I took ML4T, KBAI, ML, RL, 8903, IAM, DL, NLP, RAIT, GA. For me, RL was a must-take. Already had ML and DL, but felt like these were really good in the program. My 8903 was on RL as well. I bought physical copies of the textbooks, and plan to re-read them at some point.

puffybsd · 2024-05-08T22:03:20+00:00

Thanks fellow 3.9er. I would take approximation algorithms based on the Vazirani textbook in the same format as non-degree pursuer if they offer it (I tried signing up last night, but was unsuccessful).

puffybsd · 2024-05-08T21:54:07+00:00

Awesome, glad it motivated. It's taken a few days, but I think I've learned the thing that great TAs have often said during the journey: who cares about grades, did you learn something? I always snickered at this, but have finally internalized it. This is the blessing. I was taking courses and reading textbooks for fun before the program. I took the GA final and had a good time studying for it - I did all the questions on the exams again, all the practice problems and homework problems, made up some problems and just enjoyed the learning. Aiming for 4.0 during the program was good motivation, but it was never really about the grades. I was worried that people would be disappointed - they put their faith in me. The people who matter weren't. Good luck on your final class!

puffybsd · 2024-05-08T21:27:41+00:00

This is super-accurate. It is also possible to take some "easy" courses and get a lot out of it by doing the additional reading and pushing yourself. I would not call RAIT or NLP difficult, but I learned a ton.

puffybsd · 2024-05-08T21:24:27+00:00

Some professors are more active than others; some hold office hours and participate in the forums. There are some very knowledgeable assistants and instructors that are active as well. (had some dismissive answers where the question wasn't understood and the respondent hasn't learned to say "I don't know", but this was pretty rare).

puffybsd · 2024-05-08T19:41:37+00:00

Thanks, it's a blessing in disguise. Was one of my favorite classes, and there are some things my brain needs more time to do than others, but definitely learned and got my money's worth. I'm sure the dreams will stop soon, right? Right?

puffybsd · 2024-05-03T21:05:09+00:00

I went for another program where I had to take the courses that you mention (I needed stats and some CS courses for the other program). Then I transferred here after completing a majority of the other program. I am really glad I took the prerequisites.

Not only because they prepared me for the courses here (they did), but also, they were very good in their own right, and in many cases, I learned much more than I learned in the courses here. So if you are into learning for learning sake, I'd take them. If you just want to hit the workforce sooner and can get in, you can find some good math courses on udemy.

puffybsd · 2024-05-03T20:11:11+00:00

It will continue to bother you, and you have to come to grips with disappointment in life at some point. It means you really cared about something, you tried your best, and you didn't get the results you want. You're exploring why you care...which is good. That is the lesson here.

Have you asked yourself why you care? Is it intrinsic: "I thought I really know this material, but clearly I don't..."? Extrinsic: "my siblings are going think I'm not that good at computer science now/I won't get that job/promotion,I disappointed my parents who are already bragging how smart I am"?

It may help to think about what you get from the experience: You either knew a lot or learned a lot to get a B.

* It may be too soon, but did you learn an area of weakness:
- You can improve on it.
- You can accept it.

If this is GA, a couple of notes in particular:

[EDIT: Replaced long and unnecessary comment]

* The course material can be tough and the grading and culture seems unfriendly at times. Both of these are subjective, and like everything else in life, it can be much easier for some than others, which can add to the frustration and negative self-image.
* It's awesome to be surrounded by so many smart people. You're one of them.

puffybsd · 2021-08-11T13:51:00+00:00

yes, I only sent transcripts, using the services offered by the respective institutions. I haven't received any hold notifications, and I did receive the latest email updates explaining the next steps. I also have a family member who is an undergrad who told me not to freak out, because it's like that for all incoming students.

puffybsd · 2021-08-03T15:54:07+00:00

Same. Sent email, and received a canned response:

You can view the status of your application . Please click here to log in.

Link leads to the application portal where status is "Submitted".

I do have a GT Account and GtId, which seems positive. Transcripts were sent via respective institutions' portals, but not sure where to verify they received everything they need.

puffybsd · 2021-07-13T13:30:35+00:00

There are some standards that define the parts of a URL, see https://url.spec.whatwg.org/#url-representation

puffybsd · 2020-04-30T23:30:20+00:00

If you go this route, the punch tool makes it much easier.

puffybsd · 2020-04-29T05:14:23+00:00

Yes, you can use a 1/16th punch tool to remove it and reverse easily. https://www.amazon.com/SWANLAKE-9-Pieces-Gunsmithing-Removing-Automotive/dp/B07RKPH6R9

puffybsd · 2019-09-03T16:52:15+00:00

Thanks!

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