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UNISA Python Course Setup Guide

The UNISA UNIX and Python training is scheduled from 30 June to 2 July 2025, requiring participants to have a UNIX-capable laptop, preferably with Linux or Macintosh OS. Windows users can either dual boot with Ubuntu or use the Windows Sub-system for Linux (WSL) to run Linux. Participants must also install Anaconda on their Linux OS, with installation instructions available online, and can join a Slack channel for questions and support.

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UNISA Python Course Setup Guide

The UNISA UNIX and Python training is scheduled from 30 June to 2 July 2025, requiring participants to have a UNIX-capable laptop, preferably with Linux or Macintosh OS. Windows users can either dual boot with Ubuntu or use the Windows Sub-system for Linux (WSL) to run Linux. Participants must also install Anaconda on their Linux OS, with installation instructions available online, and can join a Slack channel for questions and support.

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UNISA UNIX-Python training requirements and installation instructions

The UNISA UNIX and python training will hold on from 30 June to 2 July 2025 and participants
are required to have a UNIX capable laptop to fully benefit from the training.

Preferred operation systems: Linux (Ubuntu or any other flavour), Macintosh (Apple)

Windows OS users would need to partition their system and install Ubuntu in one of the
partitions while retaining the Windows OS. You may also choose to completely replace the
Windows OS with Ubuntu, in that case, be sure to backup your files/documents in an external
hard drive. Instructions on how to do this can be found in the YouTube link below.

How to Dual Boot Windows 11 & Ubuntu Easily!

The other option is to use the Windows Sub-system for Linux (WSL). This allows you to use
Linux flavour of your choice in a Windows computer. The YouTube link below contains
step-by-step instructions on how to install WSL and Ubuntu in your Windows computer.

How to install Linux on Windows with WSL | How to run Linux on Windows

The next step and final step is to install Anaconda in the Linux (Ubuntu) OS. The Linux version
of Anaconda can be downloaded from [Link] Please note that you will
need to click the “Free Download” link, provide your email address and then you can access the
download page. Installation instructions can be found in the link
[Link]

Join Slack with the link below and post your questions there. Answers would be provided
promptly.
[Link]
BTA

For more information, contact Prof James Chibueze (chibujo@[Link]).

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