Where Are R Packages Stored Linux?
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Where are R packages stored?

R packages are a collection of R functions, complied code and sample data. They are stored under a directory called “library” in the R environment. By default, R installs a set of packages during installation.

How do I view packages in R?

To use the package, invoke the library(package) command to load it into the current session.
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Adding Packages

  1. Choose Install Packages from the Packages menu.
  2. Select a CRAN Mirror. (e.g. Norway)
  3. Select a package. (e.g. boot)
  4. Then use the library(package) function to load it for use. (e.g. library(boot))
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

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Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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