1. Go to the VMware website and download the [[ https://my.vmware.com/en/web/vmware/free#desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_workstation_player/14_0 | VMware Workstation Player ]].
2. Complete the setup to install the workstation.
3. While VMware is being installed, download the [[ https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop | Ubuntu 18.04 iso ]].
4. Next, you'll be prompted to choose between the free, noncommercial use one, or the license one when you open up the VMware Workstation. Select the free, noncommercial use one and hit `Continue` and `Finish`.
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5. On the initial setup, you'll want to select the first option, `Create a New Virtual Machine`.
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6. Select the iso file you just recently downloaded by hitting the `Browse...` button.
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7. Complete the click through.
NOTE: You will be asked for a username and password. This can be whatever you so choose as all files are local to that virtual machine.
8. It may take a while for the files to be installed, but once it's done, you should see a login prompt. Sign in with the username and password that you have created.
9. Finally, you will need to install the gcc compiler. Hit {key CONTROL} + {key ALT} + {key T} to open up the terminal. Paste `sudo apt install g++`.
10. You will see `Do you want to continue? it may take a while for the files to be installed,[Y/n]`. but once it's done,Type `Y` and {key ENTER] to continue.
11. you should see a login prompt.Type in the terminal, `sudo apt install build-essential` and hit `Y` when prompted to do so.
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If you have any questions, contact us at [[ ecc-staff@engr.unr.edu | ecc-staff@engr.unr.edu ]] or stop by the ECC in SEM231.