1. Go to LCDR Kenny's software page and download the file linked as Computer Science (IC210) LiveCD (which will download as IC210-LiveCD.iso).
  2. Follow steps 1 to 19 in the instructions for installing VM Player to download and install VMware Player.
    Note: The instruction is outdated a little. The software you should download is VMware Workstation Player.
  3. Follow the instructions for installing Ubuntu in VMware Player. These directions will install Ubuntu in your VM using the .iso file. This Ubuntu VM image will live on your Windows laptop, and you will be able to run it whenever you need a Unix machine to work on.
    Note about an error message on VT-x: You may run into an error message complaining about the virtualization setting as follows:

    Assuming you have a HP EliteBook, You can fix this problem by enabling virtualization. This YouTube video may help. The video deals with a slightly different version, so you need to follow the instructions below to change the BIOS setting correctly:

    1. Restart your laptop, right after which press F10 to enter the BIOS setup, before starting Windows.
    2. Go to "Advanced", and then "System Options".
    3. Enable virtualization techniques (see the picture below):

    If you have a DELL laptop, follow Note 2 (all the way down) in instructions for installing VM Player to change the BIOS setting so that virtualization is enabled.

  4. Important: A few tips for using your VM: