Install Cuda on Linux Mint: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of banging your head against a wall trying to install CUDA on Linux Mint? I was too, until I finally figured it out after three days of frustration. In this article, we will walk through the process of installing CUDA on Linux Mint, highlighting common pitfalls and troubleshooting steps.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the latest drivers installed on your system. You can check for updates by running `sudo apt-get update` followed by `sudo apt-get dist-upgrade`. Additionally, ensure that you are using the correct version of CUDA toolkit, which in our case is CUDA 8.0 RC.

Step 1: Install CUDA Toolkit

To install the CUDA toolkit, run the following command:

```

sudo apt-get install nvidia-cuda-toolkit-8.0

```

This will download and install the latest CUDA 8.0 toolkit on your system.

Step 2: Verify CUDA Installation

After installing the CUDA toolkit, verify that it is installed correctly by running `nvcc -V` in the terminal. This should display the version of the NVIDIA CUDA compiler you just installed.

Step 3: Install CUDA Driver

Now that we have the CUDA toolkit installed, let's install the CUDA driver. Run the following command:

```

sudo apt-get install nvidia-cuda-driver-367.35

```

This will download and install the latest NVIDIA CUDA driver version 367.35 on your system.

Step 4: Verify CUDA Driver Installation

After installing the CUDA driver, verify that it is installed correctly by running `nvidia-smi` in the terminal. This should display information about your NVIDIA GPU, including its memory usage and power consumption.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any issues during the installation process or when trying to run deviceQuery from the CUDA 8.0 samples, here are a few common troubleshooting steps:

* Check that you have installed the correct version of the CUDA toolkit and driver.

* Verify that your system meets the minimum requirements for running CUDA (usually at least 1GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GPU with at least 256MB of memory).

* Try uninstalling and reinstalling the CUDA toolkit and driver.

Installing CUDA on Linux Mint may seem like a daunting task, but by following these simple steps and troubleshooting common issues, you should be able to get up and running in no time. With this guide, you will be able to take advantage of the powerful compute capabilities of your NVIDIA GPU and unlock new possibilities for scientific computing and machine learning applications.

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