#Pre-workshop installation instructions ContentMine workshop @ Chicago, 14 Nov 2014
###Introduction
The workshop will involve some hands-on exercises using the ContentMine software. We have pre-made a virtual machine containing all the software, so that attendees can run it without having to modify their own systems.
Before the workshop, all attendees should do the following:
- Download and install VirtualBox
- Download the ContentMine virtual machine image
###1. VirtualBox
Please download the VirtualBox platform installer for your operating system from the VirtualBox [website] (https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads).
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
###2. ContentMine virtual machine image
Please download the [virtual image] (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rie9l8m1v4fdqha/ContentMine.ova). Note, this is a large file: ~1.8GB!
When the file is downloaded, double-clicking it should open VirtualBox and offer to import the virtual machine. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the import.
When this is done, you’re ready for the workshop!
###Troubleshooting
If you have any problems getting VirtualBox installed, or downloading and importing the virtual image, don’t worry. We’ll set aside a short period of time at the beginning of the workshop to make sure everyone has access to a machine that can run the exercises.
##Further installation instructions:
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[PDF version of above] (https://github.com/ContentMine/ebi_workshop_20141006/blob/master/info/pre-workshop_installation.pdf)
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[Installing VirtualBox on Mac OSX] (https://github.com/ContentMine/ebi_workshop_20141006/blob/master/info/instructions_osx.md)