# Installation on Ubuntu 11

The easy way to install is to search for cain in the Software Center application, and then install it. Use the instructions below if you are installing from the source distribution.

Select Applications→Ubuntu Software Center and install the following packages.

- g++: The GNU C++ compiler.
- python-wxversion: wxWidgets cross-platform C++ GUI toolkit.
- python-matplotlib: Python based plotting system in style similar to Matlab.
- python-scipy: Scientific Tools for Python.
- python-sympy: Computer Algebra System (CAS) in Python.

Then follow the installation instructions to compile the solvers and launch the application.