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Revision as of 01:20, 15 January 2013
- Official website: http://www.r-project.org/
- These instructions were update last on 14 January 2013; the R version at that time was version 2.15.2
R is a standalone package. However, to get the most benefit, you must install a good editor side-by-side with R. That means you have to install two software tools today.
- We will install the R software first
- Then we will install R studio as the editor
| About RStudio: video applies to Mac, Windows and Linux |
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Windows installation
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Mac installation
- Base R package
- Visit the R-website: http://cran.r-project.org/bin/macosx/
- Download and install the PKG file linked at the top of the page.
- Use all the default settings during the installation.
- R.app will automatically be added to your Applications folder
- RStudio, an excellent editor for R
- Visit the RStudio website http://www.rstudio.com/ide/download/desktop
- Save and open the DMG file; drag the RStudio icon to your Applications folder
Linux installation
- Base R package
- Visit the R-website: http://cran.r-project.org/bin/linux/
- Choose your Linux distribution: Debian, Redhat, Suse or Ubuntu
- Download and install the software in the regular way for your platform
- RStudio, an excellent editor for R
- Visit the RStudio website http://www.rstudio.com/ide/download/desktop
- Save and open the DEB or RPM file and install the software in the regular way for your platform