[R] install R-devel from R 3.1 to R 3.2 kubuntu

[Uwe Ligges]

On 08.03.2015 08:30, Karim Mezhoud wrote:
> Dear all,
> I found some threads about compiling r-devel source and installing process
> but I need some clarifications.
> 1. Is it better to uninstall R 3.1 before installing R-devel?

No, they can be installed separately.

> 2. I have multiples library directories, R-devel will use these libpaths?
>> .libpaths()
> [1] "/home/mezhoud/R/x86_64-pc-linux-gnu-library/3.1"

Well, you should not share them among R versions.
But if you have decided whicvh youb use, you can use these and ask R to

update.packages(checkBuilt=TRUE)

> [2] "/usr/local/lib/R/site-library"
> [3] "/usr/lib/R/site-library"
> [4] "/usr/lib/R/library
>
> 3. is there a complete tutorial for R-devel installing in GNU/Linux OS?

Yes, the manual called "R Installation and Administration".

Best,
Uwe Ligges



> Thanks,
> Karim
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