Appendix B. Software Setup
Once you have a system with an appropriate GPU, all you need to enter the CUDA-powered world of massively parallel computing is some software. In this appendix, we’ll cover the software you need and how to install it. Note that the install procedures are operating-system dependent, so we present separate sections for Windows, OS X, and Linux systems.
Windows Setup
Let’s assume you have a recent vintage PC (anything that currently runs Windows 7 or above should suffice) and get right down to business. Key steps include the following:
• Create a system restore point.
• Install the Microsoft Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
• Install CUDA software, a single install that includes the CUDA Toolkit, ...
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