How to Install Anaconda on Ubuntu 24.04

In this tutorial, we'll explain how to install Anaconda on Ubuntu 24.04.

Anaconda is an open-source distribution of Python and R programming languages, designed for data science, machine learning, and scientific computing. It simplifies package management and deployment, making it an essential tool for developers and data scientists. This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to installing Anaconda on Ubuntu 24.04.

Understanding Anaconda

Anaconda includes:

Anaconda enables efficient management of Python versions and packages by creating isolated environments. This prevents conflicts between different dependencies and applications.

How to Install Anaconda on Ubuntu 24.04

Step 1: Update Your System

To ensure compatibility and security, update the package lists and upgrade the installed packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

After the upgrade, restart your system if necessary:

sudo reboot

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before we proceed further, we need to install dependencies. These dependencies are recommended by official Anaconda documentation.

apt-get install libxrandr2 libxrandr2 libxss1 libxcursor1 libxcomposite1 libxi6 libxtst6 -y

Step 3: Download and Install Anaconda

Visit the official Anaconda download page and copy the link for the latest Linux version of Anaconda.

Alternatively, use wget to download the installer directly:

curl -O https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2024.10-1-Linux-x86_64.sh

Verify the Installer

Before running the installer, verify its integrity by comparing the SHA256 checksum:

Check the checksum of the downloaded file:

sha256sum Anaconda3-<latest-version>-Linux-x86_64.sh

Compare the output with the checksum provided on the Anaconda website. This step ensures the file has not been tampered with.

Run the Installer

Execute the installer script:

bash Anaconda3-2024.10-1-Linux-x86_64.sh

Follow the prompts:

Step 4: Initialize Anaconda

After installation, initialize Anaconda to integrate it with your shell:

~/anaconda3/bin/conda init

This modifies your shell configuration file (e.g., .bashrc or .zshrc) to activate the base Conda environment automatically upon login.

Reload your shell:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 5: Test the Installation

Verify that Anaconda is installed and configured correctly:

Check the version:

conda --version

Output: 

conda 24.9.2

Confirm that the base environment is activated:

conda info

The output should display information about your Conda installation and active environment.

    active environment : base
    active env location : /root/anaconda3
            shell level : 1
       user config file : /root/.condarc
 populated config files : /root/anaconda3/.condarc
          conda version : 24.9.2
    conda-build version : 24.9.0
         python version : 3.12.7.final.0
                 solver : libmamba (default)
       virtual packages : __archspec=1=x86_64_v4
                          __conda=24.9.2=0
                          __glibc=2.39=0
                          __linux=6.8.0=0
                          __unix=0=0
       base environment : /root/anaconda3  (writable)
      conda av data dir : /root/anaconda3/etc/conda
  conda av metadata url : None
           channel URLs : https://repo.anaconda.com/pkgs/main/linux-64
                          https://repo.anaconda.com/pkgs/main/noarch
                          https://repo.anaconda.com/pkgs/r/linux-64
                          https://repo.anaconda.com/pkgs/r/noarch
          package cache : /root/anaconda3/pkgs
                          /root/.conda/pkgs
       envs directories : /root/anaconda3/envs
                          /root/.conda/envs
               platform : linux-64
             user-agent : conda/24.9.2 requests/2.32.3 CPython/3.12.7 Linux/6.8.0-48-generic ubuntu/24.04.1 glibc/2.39 solver/libmamba conda-libmamba-solver/24.9.0 libmambapy/1.5.8 aau/0.4.4 c/. s/. e/.
                UID:GID : 0:0
             netrc file : None
           offline mode : False

Step 6: Update Anaconda

To ensure you have the latest version of Conda and its packages, update Anaconda:

conda update conda
conda update anaconda

Step 7: Using Conda Environments

Conda allows you to create and manage isolated environments for different projects:

Create a new environment:

conda create --name myenv python=3.12

Replace myenv with your desired environment name and 3.12 with the Python version.

Activate the environment:

conda activate myenv

Deactivate the environment:

conda deactivate

Remove an environment:

conda remove --name myenv --all

Step 8: Installing Packages with Conda

You can install, update, or remove packages easily:

Install a package:

conda install package_name

Update a package:

conda update package_name

Remove a package:

conda remove package_name

Additional Tips

Miniconda: If you only need Conda without the additional libraries, consider installing Miniconda.

Anaconda Navigator: Launch the GUI with:

anaconda-navigator

Environment Export: Share environments with others:

conda env export > environment.yml

Environment Import: Recreate an environment:

conda env create -f environment.yml

Conclusion

You’ve successfully installed and configured Anaconda on Ubuntu 24.04. With Anaconda, you can manage Python environments and dependencies efficiently, enhancing your productivity in data science and development projects. Explore its vast ecosystem of tools, and happy coding!

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