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 ## Homework 1: Running OpenDis7Examples Java programs in Netbeans, monitor using Wireshark
 
-Welcome everybody! This is where your homework goes.  Warmup exercise:
+Welcome everybody! This is where your homework goes... for this year's abbreviated schedule, submission is optional.  Warmup exercise:
 
 * Go to [OpenDis7Examples](.) (this directory) as part of your local checkout in Netbeans.
 * Run [AllPduReceiver.java](../../../-/tree/master/examples/src/OpenDis7Examples/AllPduReceiver.java) and then