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Note: Must have Linux. It’s easy for Windows users to also use Linux, there are many tutorials for creating using Linux in a Virtual Machine.

Setup a Linux Environment

First, a Linux environment is needed. A virtual machine (VM) can be used. VMWare or Virtual Box both work.

Kernal: Linux

OS: Ubuntu (64 bit)

• Download Ubuntu Desktop, this is an ISO file. Remember the location
• Download and install a VM such as Virtual Box
• Open VM Virtual Box
• Click New to create a Virtual Machine

• Name and Operating System:
  • Name: For example: “Ubuntu”
  • Machine Folder: Default, suggested to use a SSD not HDD drive
  • Type: Linux
  • Version: Ubuntu (64 bit)
  • Memory size: 4000 mb or higher. Higher is better
  • Hard Disk: Create a virtual hard disk now
• Click Create

In the window that pops up:

• File Size: Set as high as possible
• Hard disk file type: VDI
• Click Create

Back at the Virtual Box Manager:

• Click to select the newly created VM: UbuntuVM
• Click Start

• Select the recently downloaded Ubuntu ISO file
• Click Start
• Click Install Ubuntu
• Select desired language
• Choose settings for Updates and software