

Type yes and hit enter, unless you have a specific need to do otherwise. This determines if you want to use the conda command without changing the directory. After sucessful installation, the following will appear: installation finished.ĭo you wish the installer to prepend the Anaconda3 install location Use the Enter key to review the agreement. To run the installation script, use the command: bash Anaconda3-2020.02-Linux-x86_64.shĪ license agreement will appear. If you have chosen a different version, make sure to check the documentation for that version’s checksum. Your system will display a series of letters and numbers: 69581cf739365ec7fb95608eef694ba959d7d33b36eb961953f2b82cb25bdf5a Anaconda3-2019.07-Linux-x86_64.shĬompare those to the appropriate checksum (or hash) in the Anaconda documentation. Step 3: Verify the Download ChecksumĬhecksum is a security tool used to verify the authenticity and integrity of a downloaded script.Įnter the following: sha256sum Anaconda3–2020.02–Linux–x86_64.sh If you are using Python 2.7, use the appropriate URL. Switch to the /tmp directory and use curl to download the installer using your command terminal: cd /tmp curl –O The KDE desktop seems to be a little more familiar to windows users so using it will be a little easier for new users that just switched to Linux from Windows.Note the URL and use it to download the correct version. You might want to check every box that is checked, so you won't have to do this again.

When launched, the tool will present you with a dialog which allows you to easily check the boxes or even change your download location. Go to System / Administration / Software Sources. You may skip this step if you have already done it. Other desktop environments that can be installed on an Ubuntu system include KDE, which is far more configurable and complex than Gnome, XFCE, which is a lightweight desktop environment more suitable for old PCs and others.īefore installing one or more alternative desktop environments, you have to add the universe repository to Ubuntu. The X Windows Systems (Unix-like systems) are more flexible and typically consist of a window manager such as Metacity or KKWin, a file manager (Konqueror or Nautilius), a set of themes and programs as well as libraries for managing the desktop. A desktop manager provides icons, windows, toolbars, folders, wallpapers and abilities like drag and drop. Ubuntu has Gnome as the default desktop manager but there are others also available.
