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UPLB COSS' CMSC 101
CMSC 101 is a newly-started initiative of the UPLB COSS aimed to provide a series of contents to deliver some useful knowledge, tips and tricks, and ingenious hacks to Computer Science students and to the UPLB Community. Freshie or not, we’ve got your back as CMSC 101 covers a wide range of topics that university students like you will surely find helpful and interesting. So sit back, and enjoy as you learn some handy strategies from our CMSC 101 to ace your college life!
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How to install Python?
in windows
Visit this link for the step-by-step installation guide of Python for Windows.
in windows subsystem for linux (WSL)
Run the command:
wget https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.8.0/Python-3.8.0.tgz
in ubuntu
Visit this link for the step-by-step installation guide of Python for Ubuntu.
How to install C?
for any os
Online compilers are available such as OnlineGDB C Compiler, Programiz, JDoodle, and many more.
For windows os
Option A: Gnu C Compiler
- You may opt to install the linux bash shell on Windows 10. Click here for the step-by-step instructions.
- Another option is to install Windows Subsystem for Linux, this guide might help you out.
- Lastly, install the Gnu C Compiler. Follow this guide to complete the process.
Option B: Codeblocks IDE
You may download the Codeblocks IDE in this link.
FOR UBUNTU OS
Install the Gnu C Compiler by following this guide.
How to Dual Boot?
01
Launch Rufus. Locate the create a bootable disk using section and select the ISO image. Find the Ubuntu ISO file you downloaded earlier and select it.
02
Now you’ll need to create a disk partition for Ubuntu. Right-click the Windows 10 Start Menu and open Disk Management.
03
Right-click on the drive which you want to partition and select shrink volume. Allocate a minimum of 64GB storage to ensure that Ubuntu functions properly.
04
Finally, restart your PC and open the Boot Menu (on most devices, you press F2 after opening your device) or UEFI Firmware settings. Then boot from the USB stick that contains Ubuntu. Select your preferred language from the Ubuntu installation menu. You’ll also need to select Install Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 in order to be able to dual boot both operating systems.
05
Once the setup process is complete, restart your computer. Now, whenever you turn on your computer you’ll be asked to boot into either Ubuntu or Windows 10.
How to install Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine?
01
Install VirtualBox from the Oracle VM VirtualBox website.
02
Download Ubuntu from the Ubuntu website.
03
Follow this step-by-step guide to complete your VirtualBox setup.
04
Access the Online VirtualBox User Manual to guide you in using the virtual machine.