What is Anaconda
From Anaconda website:
Anaconda offers the easiest way to perform Python/R data science and machine learning on a single machine. Start working with thousands of open-source packages and libraries today.
Supported Operating Systems
Available for Windows Linux and Mac.
VPN requirement
Connection to campus VPN is not required
How to install
Anaconda is a free open source program that can be downloaded from https://www.anaconda.com/
You can select “Get Additional Installers” to select a different OS installer
Once it is downloaded run the installer (may take a little bit to install)
Once it is installed open Anaconda Navigator to select which program you would like to use