How to Install Conda on Ubuntu 24.04: A Step-by-Step Guide
Conda installation on Ubuntu 24.04 involves downloading a small installer script and running it in your terminal.
Conda is a free tool that helps you install and manage software packages and their different versions. It’s especially useful for data science tasks.
This system lets you create separate “environments” for your projects. Think of them like isolated boxes, where each box can have its own specific versions of software, like Python. This stops different projects from messing with each other’s settings.
For instance, you might need Python 3.9 for one project and Python 3.11 for another. Conda handles this on the same Ubuntu 24.04 computer without problems. Conda also manages software for languages other than Python, like R.
Download the Miniconda installer script from the official website. Then, run the script using bash in your terminal, accepting the license terms and default installation location. Finally, initialize Conda by sourcing your .bashrc file.
Install Conda on Ubuntu
To install Conda on Ubuntu, you’ll download the Conda installation script from the official Conda archive page.
To install the latest version, visit its package download page. Then, select the latest Conda.sh file for Linux and download it.
Using the command line, one can use wget to download the latest version. An example below.
cd /tmp
wget https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2024.10-1-Linux-x86_64.sh
Once downloaded, use the bash command to install it.
bash Anaconda3-2024.10-1-Linux-x86_64.sh
Select the default install location during the installation and choose ‘Yes‘ for all the prompts.
Version 4.0 | Last Modified: March 31, 2024 | ANACONDA TOS
Do you accept the license terms? [yes|no]
>>> yes
Anaconda3 will now be installed into this location:
/home/richard/anaconda3
- Press ENTER to confirm the location
- Press CTRL-C to abort the installation
- Or specify a different location below
[/home/richard/anaconda3] >>>
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If you'd prefer that conda's base environment not be activated on startup,
run the following command when conda is activated:
conda config --set auto_activate_base false
You can undo this by running `conda init --reverse $SHELL`? [yes|no]
[no] >>> yes
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==> For changes to take effect, close and re-open your current shell. <==
Thank you for installing Anaconda3!
Initialize Conda
After installing Conda on Ubuntu, you need to initialize it so your system can find and use it.
source ~/.bashrc
Conda has been activated and initialized if you see “(base)” at the start of the prompt.
(base) richard@Ubuntu:
Conda automatically starts with the "base" environment active. You can run a command to prevent Conda from activating the "base" environment automatically upon startup.
conda config --set auto_activate_base false
You can activate the Conda base environment when needed.
Get Conda details
You can check your Conda setup on Ubuntu to get important details about your installation.
Use the command below to list the Conda environment.
conda env list
The command will display all the existing Conda environments on your machine.
# conda environments:
#
base * /home/richard/anaconda3
(base) richard@Ubuntu:/tmp$
Run the command below to display Conda information and version by running the command below.
conda info
conda --version
Activate/Deactivate Conda
To start using different project environments with Conda on Ubuntu, you first need to activate it.
conda activate /home/<yourUsername>/anaconda3
Replace the highlighted field with your username. You can get your Conda environment by running the conda env list command.
To deactivate, run the command below.
conda deactivate
The removal of “(base)” from the start of the prompt indicates that the Conda environment is now deactivated.
Launch Conda Navigator
You can launch Conda Navigator on your Ubuntu system directly from the command line.
anaconda-navigator
Use Anaconda Navigator to find useful plugins and applications.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
Installing Conda on Ubuntu 24.04 provides a powerful tool for managing packages and environments in data science and scientific computing. Here are the key takeaways:
- Ease of Installation: Conda can be quickly installed via the
Conda.shscript, simplifying the setup process. - Environment Management: Users can create isolated environments to manage dependencies, minimizing project conflicts.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux, facilitating project-sharing across different operating systems.
- User-Friendly CLI: The command-line interface makes installing, updating, and managing packages straightforward.
- Graphical Interface: Anaconda Navigator provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for accessing plugins and applications.
- Flexibility: Supports multiple programming languages, including R, Ruby, and Lua, extending its usability beyond just Python.
Conda helps you manage software and makes your development work faster. Conda, a package and environment manager, allows you to install many software tools and keep them organized in separate environments. This prevents conflicts between different software versions, ensuring your projects run smoothly.
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