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Pool Computers — Linux

1. Checking the compiler​

g++ is already preinstalled on the Linux pool computers. Nevertheless, briefly check whether the compiler is found:

  1. Open a terminal (Activities, then type Terminal).

  2. Enter the following command:

    g++ --version

  3. An output should appear that starts with g++ and contains a version number. If an error message such as command not found appears instead, please contact your tutors.

2. Installing Visual Studio Code​

On a Linux pool computer you only need to install Visual Studio Code, since g++ is already preinstalled. The installation works as follows:

  1. Log in.
  2. Open the file browser (Activities > Files).
  3. Create a new folder InfIng in your home folder (Right-click > New Folder). Also create the folder InfIng/Projekte.
  4. Download Visual Studio Code for Linux. Select the .tar.gz archive for 64-bit Linux (x64).
  5. Move the downloaded file (usually located in ~/Downloads) to ~/InfIng.
  6. Extract the file (Right-click > Extract Here).
  7. Rename the new folder to VSCode.
  8. Create the directory ~/InfIng/VSCode/data.
  9. Run ~/InfIng/VSCode/code in the terminal.
  10. If the error message The SUID sandbox helper binary was found, but is not configured correctly appears, run the command ~/InfIng/VSCode/code --no-sandbox instead.

Setting up Visual Studio Code is described in the main guide.

3. FAQ and problems​

You can find the general FAQ here.