conda install r-base=3.6.3 r-essentials -c conda-forge Test R in Jupyter
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Install R
To get Python 3.7, you need Anaconda 2020.02, 2020.07, or 2020.11 . 4. R Integration in Anaconda Anaconda supports R in two ways: 4.1. Pre-installed r-base (older versions) In Anaconda 3.7 builds, the base distribution did not include R by default. You had to install it manually: conda install r-base=3
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Yes, you can legally and freely download an old Anaconda distribution with Python 3.7 and manually add R. However, for security and compatibility, strongly consider containerization or code migration. Appendix: Direct Links (as of 2026 – verify before use) | Platform | Filename | URL | |----------|----------|-----| | Windows 64-bit | Anaconda3-2020.02-Windows-x86_64.exe | https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2020.02-Windows-x86_64.exe | | macOS Intel | Anaconda3-2020.02-MacOSX-x86_64.pkg | https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2020.02-MacOSX-x86_64.pkg | | Linux 64-bit | Anaconda3-2020.02-Linux-x86_64.sh | https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/Anaconda3-2020.02-Linux-x86_64.sh | You had to install it manually: Download Anaconda3-2020
| Risk category | Details | |---------------|---------| | | No security fixes for Python 3.7 or many conda packages | | Outdated R version | R 3.6.x (2020) vs. current R 4.3+ | | Conda compatibility | Newer conda commands may fail in old environments | | OS compatibility | macOS ARM (M1/M2/M3) not supported; Windows 11 possible issues | | SSL/TLS issues | Old OpenSSL can’t connect to modern HTTPS APIs |