These Are Equipment You Will Need If You Code With Linux
Out of all the many
different distros available, Linux Mint is considered one of the best for both
the beginner and more advanced user alike. It’s an excellent coding platform,
with many languages built-in. Here’s what you need to get up and running with
Linux Mint.
FROM FREEDOM CAME ELEGANCE
With
Mint’s versatility, you have several choices available to install Mint. Take
your time and see which method works best for you.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The
minimum system requirements for Linux Mint 18 are as follows:
Obviously the better the system you have, the better the
experience will be, and quicker too.
USB INSTALLATION
You
can install Linux Mint onto your computer via USB or DVD.
We’ll look into each a little later on but if you’re already familiar
with the process or you’re thinking of USB and just gathering
the hardware you need, then you’re going to need a minimum
4GB USB flash drive to contain the Linux Mint ISO.
DVD INSTALLATION
DVD
installation of Linux Mint simply requires a blank DVD-R disc.
Of course, you also need a DVD Writer drive before you can
transfer or burn the ISO image to the disc.
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
Installation
to a virtual environment is a favourite method of testing
and using Linux distros. Linux Mint works exceedingly well
when used in a virtual environment. More on that later.
There
are many different virtual environment apps available;
however
for this book we are using Virtualbox from Oracle. You
can get the latest version from www.virtualbox.org.
INTERNET CONNECTION
It
goes without saying really, that an Internet connection is vital
for making sure that Linux Mint is up to date with the latest
updates and patches, as well as the installation of further
software. Although you don’t need an internet connection
to use Linux Mint, you’re sure to miss out on a world
of free software available for this distro.
MAC HARDWARE
Although
Linux Mint can be installed onto a Mac, there’s a
school of thought that recommends Mac owners use a virtual
environment, such as Virtualbox or Parallels; and why not,
macOS is already a splendid operating system. If you’re wanting
to breathe new life into an older Mac, make sure it’s an
Intel CPU model and not the PowerPC models.
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