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A Beginner's Guide to Running Llama 3 on Linux (Ubuntu, Linux Mint)

Discover how to install and run Meta Llama 3 on Linux, even with limited hardware. We cover the requirements, downloading model weights, and getting Llama 3 running locally with 8GB or 12GB GPUs. More VRAM will enhance performance, but…

Is It Too Late for a Software Engineer to Learn Machine Learning?

Wondering if it's too late for software engineers to learn machine learning? The truth is, you're not behind - software engineers actually have a significant head start. Here's why you already have an advantage and how to leverage it for…



Wei-Ming Thor

I create practical guides on Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and running local LLMs.

Creator of ApX Machine Learning Platform

Background

Full-stack engineer who builds web and mobile apps. Now, exploring Machine Learning & Large-Language Models Read more

Writing unmaintainable code since 2010.

Skills/Languages

Best: JavaScript, Python

Web development: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Vue.js, React.js
Mobile development: Android (Java, Kotlin), iOS (Swift), React Native
Back-end development: Node.js, Python, Ruby
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, LevelDB
Server: Ubuntu Server, Amazon Linux, Windows Server, Nginx, Docker
Cloud service: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Machine learning: Tensorflow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-Learn
Work

Engineering Manager

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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