= Installation Guidelines: Linux - Developer =

As a Developer running Linux, you have 2 choices:
 * Install Python and all libraries manually: InstallationGuidelines/Linux/Developer/Manual [[br]]
   //This option -- installing directly on your machine -- takes longer, but allows getting the latest versions of tools and packages. It may be a better choice if you are interested in doing long-term Eden development.//

 * Install [http://virtualbox.org VirtualBox] & run a [InstallationGuidelinesVirtualMachine Virtual Machine] which includes a pre-configured Eclipse on an Ubuntu OS [[br]]
   //This is appropriate for getting started quickly -- e.g. if you're participating in a codeathon, or are deploying Eden in an actual event and need to make changes -- as browser and IDE setup has been done. The virtual machine itself will need some setup.//