If this happens, you need to set your VM to use bridged networking. Important note: depending on your configuration, you may encounter trouble where a Turtlebot is unable to ping the IP address of your VM.
Use the Virtual system to start a new virtual machine and install Ubuntu by selecting the Ubuntu ".iso" file and following the on screen instructions. There is a second "Desktop image" category, with links for an older version of Ubuntu).ģ. Download the Ubuntu ISO 14.04 file (under "Desktop image" at the top of the page, choose the first or second link, depending on your computer. VMware workstation player Free for non commercial useĢ. The minimum recommended system requirements are an I5 or equivalent processor (CPU benchmark of 2500+), 4GB of RAM, and a reasonable graphics card.ġ. Running 2 Operating Systems, Gazebo (simulator) and Rviz (visulizations) is very graphics card, RAM, and processor-intense. Virtual MachineĮasiest and safest to setup, but depending on the PC, may or may not run effectively. Step 4: Setup ROS and other software you would like.ĭo not use apt-get eclipse.
Step 3: Install Ubuntu alongside Windows by first booting to the flash drive, and then following the install dialog. There is a second "Desktop image" category, with links for an older version of Ubuntu). Step 2: Create a flash drive or obtain an ISO of Ubuntu 14.04 (under "Desktop image" at the top of the page, choose the first or second link, depending on your computer. Do not format the blank space (Minimum of 10GB required, 20GB recommended) Step 1: Use the Windows Partition tool to shrink your hard drive.
If you decide to remove Ubuntu after this course, do not format the partition - make a windows recovery disk first. Dual booting is the most complicated way as far as setup is concerned.
Please Backup Everything before proceeding)ĭual booting allows Ubuntu to have full access to your PC's hardware and allows you to keep your primary OS. (It is possible to wipeout your OS and files. This method is intended to keep your files and Operating System intact. There are several ways to run the Ubuntu operating System.ĭ-term 2016 will be running Ubuntu 14.04 and ROS Indigo.