This comprehensive guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to install the German-R1 model on an Ubuntu operating system. It covers preparatory steps, installation procedures, verification, and initial execution, ensuring users can seamlessly integrate the German-R1 model on their Ubuntu systems.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the installation process, ensure that your Ubuntu system meets the following prerequisites:

1. Operating System: A functioning installation of Ubuntu is required. This guide is compatible with Ubuntu Desktop.
2. Hardware Requirements: Ensure your system meets the minimum hardware specifications for running the German-R1 model, including sufficient RAM, storage, and processing power.

German-R1 Installation

Step 1: Installing Necessary Dependencies

To begin, you need to install Ollama, which is crucial for running the German-R1 model.

1. Open Terminal:
   Launch the terminal application on your Ubuntu system.
2. Verify Installation:
   After installation, verify that Ollama is correctly installed by checking its version.

ollama --version

This command should return the version number of the installed Ollama software.

3. Install Ollama:
   Follow the instructions provided to install Ollama. Typically, this involves downloading and running an installation script or using a package manager.

# Example command (may vary based on the specific instructions for Ollama)
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ollama

Step 2: Downloading the German-R1 Model

Once Ollama is set up, the next step is to download the German-R1 model.

1. Model Availability:
   Ensure that the German-R1 model is available for download via Ollama or another model repository.
2. Download Command:
   Use the appropriate command to download the German-R1 model. This typically involves specifying the model name or identifier.

ollama pull deepseek-r1

This command will download the necessary files for the German-R1 model to your system.

Step 3: Running the German-R1 Model Locally

With the model downloaded, you can now run it locally on your Ubuntu system.

1. Interaction:
   Interact with the model via the command line or a graphical interface, depending on the capabilities provided by Ollama.

# Example interaction
ollama run deepseek-r1 "Translate 'Hello, world!' to German."

The model should process the input and provide the corresponding output.

2. Run Command:
   Use the Ollama run command to start the German-R1 model.

ollama run deepseek-r1

This command initializes the model and prepares it for use.

Installing Ubuntu on a Computer

If you need to install Ubuntu on your computer, follow these steps.

1. Obtain Ubuntu:
   Download the Ubuntu installation image from the official Ubuntu website. Select the desktop version.
2. Create Bootable USB Drive:
   Use a tool like Balena Etcher to create a bootable USB drive from the downloaded Ubuntu image.
   • Download Balena Etcher: Go to etcher.io and download the portable version for Windows.
   • Run Balena Etcher: Double-click the downloaded file to run it.
   • Select Image: Click "Flash from file" and select the downloaded Ubuntu image.
   • Select Target: Choose your USB stick as the target device. Ensure all data on the USB stick will be erased.
   • Flash: Click "Flash" to write the Ubuntu image onto the USB stick.
3. Boot from USB:
   Restart your computer and boot from the USB drive. This usually involves pressing a specific key (e.g., F12, F11, Delete) during startup to enter the boot menu.
   • Enter Boot Menu: As the computer restarts, repeatedly press the appropriate key to enter the boot menu. This key varies depending on the computer model; it might be F11 or Delete.
   • Select USB Drive: In the boot menu, select the USB drive from which to boot.
4. Ubuntu Installation:
   Follow the on-screen instructions to install Ubuntu.
   • Choose Language: Select your installation language and click "Continue".
   • Keyboard Layout: Select the correct keyboard layout for your computer and click "Continue".
   • Preparing to Install Ubuntu: Choose the appropriate options and click "Continue".
   • Wireless Connection: If you do not have a wired connection, set up a Wireless Wi-Fi connection.
   • Installation Type: Choose your installation type.
     • Dual Boot: To install Ubuntu alongside other operating systems, select the "Something Else" option.
     • Erase Disk: To install Ubuntu over your entire hard drive, click "Erase disk and install Ubuntu". Then select the hard drive to install Ubuntu onto.
     • Manual Partitioning: To manually set up custom partitions, select the "Something Else" option.
5. Configuration Settings:
   Configure the necessary settings.
   • Location: Select your location from the map or type it into the text box and click "Continue".
   • Personal Information: Enter your personal information.
6. Installation:
   Wait for the installation wizard to finish. Screenshots will provide further information about Ubuntu during the installation process.
7. Restart:
   Once the installation is complete, click "Restart Now" to restart your computer. Remove the installation medium (USB drive) and press Enter.
8. First Boot:
   After restarting, Ubuntu will boot up. Type in your password to get to the welcome screen.

Setting Up Ubuntu

After installing Ubuntu, there are several initial setup steps to ensure your system is properly configured.

1. App Center:
   Open the App Center from the left bar to discover and install useful apps.
2. Install Additional Browsers:
   Install additional browsers like Google Chrome, if desired.
3. Flatpak Support:
   Set up Flatpak to install software from a wide range of projects.

sudo apt-get install flatpak

4. Package Installer:
   Install GDebi, a package installer that allows you to install additional files (similar to MSI or EXE files in Windows).

sudo apt-get install gdebi

Enter your password to authenticate as an administrator.

Manual Partitioning During Installation

If you choose to manually partition your hard drive during the installation process, follow these steps:

1. Select "Something Else":
   In the "Installation type" window, select the "Something Else" option.
2. Create Partitions:
   Create the necessary partitions for your system.
   • Root Partition (/): This is where the operating system files will be installed. A size of 20-30 GB is generally sufficient.
   • Swap Partition: This partition is used for keeping unneeded memory pages and can be used for hibernation. Its size typically matches the amount of RAM in your system.
   • Home Partition (/home): This is where your personal files, settings, and documents will be stored. Allocate the remaining space to this partition.
3. Mount Points:
   Assign the appropriate mount points to each partition.
   • Root Partition: Mount point should be set to /.
   • Home Partition: Mount point should be set to /home.
   • Swap Partition: Set as swap area.
4. Bootloader:
   Ensure that the bootloader is installed on the correct drive, usually /dev/sda.
5. Continue Installation:
   Once the partitions are set up correctly, continue with the installation process.

Installing R for Data Analysis

Step 1: Add CRAN Repository

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys E298A3A825C0D65DFD57CBB651716619E084DAB9
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/linux/ubuntu jammy-cran40/'

Step 2: Install R & RStudio

sudo apt update
sudo apt install r-base r-base-dev -y
# Install RStudio
wget https://download1.rstudio.org/electron/jammy/amd64/rstudio-2023.12.1-402-amd64.deb
sudo gdebi rstudio-2023.12.1-402-amd64.deb

OR

Installing R on Ubuntu

To install R on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

Start R:
Start R as the root user to ensure that libraries are available to all users.

sudo -i R

Install R:
Install R using the following command.

sudo apt-get install r-base

Update Package Lists:
Update the package lists to include the new repository.

sudo apt-get update

Add CRAN Repository:
Add the Comprehensive R Archive Network (CRAN) repository to your system.

sudo add-apt-repository 'deb [arch=amd64,i386] https://cran.rstudio.com/bin/linux/ubuntu xenial/'

R Installation and Administration

For more advanced R installation and administration, consider the following:

1. Installation Directories:
   Understand the directory structure where R is installed.
   • Executable Scripts: The front-end shell script and other executables are installed in /usr/local/bin.
   • Man Page: The man page is installed in /usr/local/share/man/man1.
   • Libraries: Libraries and the online help system are installed in /usr/local/lib/R.
2. Configuration Options:
   Use configuration options to fine-tune the installation process.
   • --bindir: Specifies where the R script is installed.
   • --mandir: Specifies where the man page is installed.
   • --libdir: Specifies where the main R files are installed.
3. Multiple Builds:
   Install multiple builds of R, including 32-bit and 64-bit versions, on the same system.

R --arch=name CMD INSTALL --libs-only pkg1 pkg2...

--prefix: Specifies the base directory for installation.

./configure --prefix=/where/you/want/R/to/go

Debugging Symbols

To install with debugging symbols, use the command:

make install-strip

This command removes debugging symbols from the installed files, reducing their size.

Troubleshooting

1: Ollama fails to start

Fix: Check service status and ports:

sudo systemctl status ollama
# Ensure port 11434 is open
sudo ufw allow 11434

2: Model not found

Solution: Confirm model name:

ollama list  # Show available models

3: Low performance

• Allocate more RAM to Ollama: Edit ~/.ollama/config.json
• Use GPU acceleration (requires NVIDIA drivers)

Conclusion

You’ve now installed German-R1 on Ubuntu, configured the system, configure Ubuntu and install R for further data analysis & development.

References

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2. Run DeepSeek Janus-Pro 7B on Mac: Step-by-Step Guide
3. Run DeepSeek Janus-Pro 7B on Windows: A Complete Installation Guide
4. Run DeepHermes 3 on Windows: Step by Step Installation Guide