How to Install Sist2 on Elementary OS Latest

Sist2 is an open-source tool for performing fast instance search in image databases. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Sist2 on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Steps to Install Sist2

  1. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or click on the Terminal icon from the Applications menu.

  2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y build-essential libatlas-base-dev libboost-all-dev libopencv-dev python3-numpy python3-pandas python3-scipy python3-sklearn python3-matplotlib
    

    This command will update the package list and install the necessary dependencies required to build and run Sist2.

  3. Next, clone the Sist2 repository using the Git CLI. Run the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/simon987/sist2.git
    

    This will create a new directory named sist2 in your current working directory.

  4. Navigate to the sist2 directory by running the following command:

    cd sist2/
    
  5. Build the Sist2 package by running the following command:

    make
    

    This will build the Sist2 binary and store it in the bin/ directory.

  6. Lastly, test the installation by running the following command:

    ./bin/sist2_test
    

    This command will run a test on Sist2 to ensure it is working correctly.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sist2 on Elementary OS Latest.

Conclusion

Sist2 is an efficient and high-performing tool for performing instance search in image databases. By following the above steps, you can easily install Sist2 on your Elementary OS Latest system and start taking advantage of its features.

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