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On The Metal

Trammell Hudson

Dec 30, 2019
Computer security researcher Trammell Hudson discusses supercomputers, firmware vulnerabilities, open source firmware movement, retro computing projects, reverse engineering Canon cameras, Canon camera vulnerability, IoT device integration challenges, and concluding remarks on hardware-software interface.
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  • Understanding machine intricacies is vital for optimal software utilization in high-performance computing on supercomputers at the bare metal level.
  • Exploring ancient hardware like the Mac SE reveals hidden gems and historic design elements preserved in firmware ROMs.

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Exploring the Bare Metal: Uncovering Early Computing Experiences

Trammell Hudson shares his journey into the hardware software interface realm, starting from his work at Sandia National Labs and dealing with high-performance computing on supercomputers at the bare metal level. His hands-on experience with systems like the Intel Paragon and innovative lightweight kernel development highlighted the essence of understanding machine intricacies for optimal software utilization.

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