R Project

Vendor: The R Project for Statistical Computing.

Supported Operating Systems:  R is being developed for the UNIX, Windows and Mac OS environments.

General Description: The R Project web-site describes itself as “a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics.”

Availability: This program is installed in every ITS-managed Windows lab.

Scope of License:  R is free.

Method for Obtaining:

  • For personally owned machines or machines on which you hold administrative privilege, download the software from the R Project web-site and install it.
  • For ITS-managed machines submit a Mines Help Center request for installation.

In case of difficulties running the software in a Mines ITS managed lab:  Contact ITS via the Mines Help Center. We want the program to be properly installed, licensed and functioning. If you have questions about the use of the program, please contact your instructor, TA or lab manager.