However, the version of R included in this repository is typically not up-to-date.

By default, the command will search and install the components from a repository called Universe. You can install the r-base package, which includes the essential components of R, using the apt install command.

Update: I’ve added an appendix at the end of this post, which provides a simple step-by-step guide on how to compile base R from source. Before diving in, here’s something you need to know: (1) most Linux distributions including Ubuntu include a program called bash that runs various kinds of commands such as those for software/package management, e.g., apt (2) you should not confuse package installation using the apt install command in a bash session (which can be invoked by pressing CTRL+ALT+T) and that using the install.packages() function in an R session (which can be invoked by entering R in a bash session). This tutorial is based on Ubuntu, which is perhaps the most popular Linux distribution. In this tutorial, I will not only show you how it’s done, but will also inform you why each step is necessary, so that you can get a better understanding. For those of you who are in the same situation like I was, I am writing this tutorial to help. For example, when I migrated to Linux, I spent quite some time trying to understand how to install the latest version of R on the system. However, it takes some efforts for users who migrate from other operating systems (e.g., Windows) to get started.

The Linux operating system is a great platform for computing.

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