Section outline
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In this unit, we'll see how to create different kinds of "virtual" environments that are "separate" from the rest of the computer.
This way, you can install multiple versions of the same python library (useful for Intro2CS), or even multiple different operating systems (useful if you want to use Linux and Windows at the same time)!Relevant links:
Unit playlist
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We will learn about pip, a tool for managing python packages, and see how to install and uninstall them using 'pip install' and 'pip uninstall'.
Optional reading material:
pip tutorial -
We will learn how to use virtualenv to create isolated Python environments, and how to use them with pip.
Note: if "source |path|/bin/activate.csh" does not work for you, you should probably use "source |path|/bin/activate".
Optional reading material:
virtualenv tutorial -
We will learn how to install Linux on your own operating system, without worrying about messing things up in your "actual" operating system.Optional reading material:
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We will learn how to install applications on Ubuntu using the applications store and apt-get.
Optional reading material:
Install additional applications
How to use apt-get -
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Meme for finishing this unit Page
Once you finish this unit, you'll be able to open this page and see a meme!
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