Installing Linux

It is recommended to install an Operating System with the Linux Kernel natively

However, installing a POSIX programming and runtime environment should allow you to practice with system programming and scripting

Useful links:

1. Installing Linux

   • Ubuntu

Warning

Step 6 considers that no operating system is installed

2. Virtual machine

   • How to download and install a hypervisor - VMWare Workstation Player - Virtual Box

   • Download and install Linux on top of an HyperVisor - VMWare - VirtualBox

3. How to install a POSIX programming and runtime environment on Windows:

   • Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (it supports appligation with UI). Example: Ubuntu

   • Cygwin