[R] Using R under Ubuntu...

[Brian Lunergan]

宋时歌 wrote:
> Brian,
>
> I assume what you meant was that you did not see an icon on the 
> desktop like in windows. Well, R does not have a GUI under linux, and 
> you need to open a terminal and type "R" to get started. But you can 
> install either JGR, Rcommander, or PMG if you really want a GUI. For 
> me, Emacs + ESS + R works best.
>
> Best,
> Shige
>
> On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 10:25 PM, Brian Lunergan <ff809 at ncf.ca 
> <mailto:ff809 at ncf.ca>> wrote:
>
>     Morning all:
>
>     Coming straight to the point. Switched from XP to Ubuntu Linux.
>     Followed
>     the steps outlined on the website to install a current version of
>     R to my
>     machine. Seems to have worked OK, but the process doesn't install
>     it to the
>     desktop. The notes don't go into that part of it, so I'm seeking some
>     advice from others more experienced on how to take the last couple
>     of steps
>     to make R a menu/desktop choice in GNOME.
>
>     Please and thanks.
>

My apologies for not explaining myself clearly but yes, that's more or 
less the mark I was aiming for. I suppose the Linux purists would think 
less of me, but I am more comfortable in a graphic workspace. Should be 
possible, shouldn't it? ;-)

I'll look into the ones you suggested.

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Brian Lunergan
Nepean, Ontario
Canada