Add hardware profiling system

[dhvll]

Implements a comprehensive hardware profiling system that detects CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and network capabilities to optimize AI installation decisions in Cortex Linux.

Run tests

python3 src/test_hwprofiler.py -v

Test JSON output

python3 src/hwprofiler.py | python3 -m json.tool

Verify performance

python3 -c "import sys; sys.path.insert(0, 'src'); from hwprofiler import HardwareProfiler; import time; p = HardwareProfiler(); s = time.time(); p.profile(); print(f'{time.time()-s:.3f}s')"

/closes #3

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[mikejmorgan-ai]

Great work @DHVil! Two excellent PRs in one day.

✅ All hardware detection working
✅ JSON output format perfect
✅ Performance <2 seconds
✅ Tests included

Merging now. $150 bounty paid within 3 days (combined with PR #6 = $650 total).

You've earned a spot as a core contributor. Interested in discussing a longer-term role?

Email: mike@cortexlinux.com