Linux for Data Science
Why data scientists prefer Linux for machine learning, data analysis, and scientific computing workflows.
Linux is the dominant platform in data science and machine learning. Most ML frameworks are developed on Linux first, cloud computing runs on Linux, and the command-line tools essential for data pipelines work best on Linux. With native support for Python, R, Julia, and seamless Docker integration, Linux provides the ideal environment for data science work.
Why Linux?
- Native Python environment with pip/conda
- TensorFlow and PyTorch run best on Linux
- Docker for reproducible environments
- SSH access to remote servers and clusters
- Jupyter notebooks work flawlessly
- Better GPU support for ML training
- Same environment as cloud/production
Getting Started
Choose Ubuntu LTS
Ubuntu has the best compatibility with data science tools and NVIDIA CUDA drivers.
Install NVIDIA Drivers & CUDA
For GPU-accelerated machine learning, install the latest NVIDIA drivers and CUDA toolkit.
Run OmniSet Data Scientist Profile
This sets up Python, Docker, VS Code, and database tools you'll need.
Set Up Conda/Virtual Environments
Use conda or venv to manage project dependencies and avoid conflicts.
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