How to download and install Alice 3

Bernard Aybout (Virii8)

7 years ago

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Lesson: Installing and Running Alice 3

Objectives:

Understand how to download and install Alice 3.
Learn to troubleshoot common installation issues.
Familiarize with system requirements and recommendations.

Materials Needed:

A computer with internet access.
Administrative privileges on the computer.

Part 1: Downloading Alice 3

Visit Alice.org:
- Go to www.alice.org.
- Navigate to the “Downloads” menu and select “Get Alice”.
Select Version:
- Choose the version of Alice you want to download based on your operating system.

Part 2: Installing Alice 3

Locate the Installer:
- Find the downloaded file on your system.
Installation Steps:
- Windows:
  - Double-click the installer file.
- Apple OS X:
  - Double-click the disk image to see the installer.
- Linux:
  - Open Terminal and navigate to the directory with the downloaded file.
  - Type chmod +x Alice3_unix_Offline_3_2_5_0_0.sh.
  - Type ./Alice3_unix_Offline_3_2_5_0_0.sh.
  - Installation will begin in a few seconds.

Part 3: Running the Installer

Launch the Installer:
- Double-click the Alice 3 installer.
Follow Installation Prompts:
- Select your language.
- Read and agree to the license agreement.
- Set up file associations.
- Choose the installation destination.
Complete Installation:
- Click “Finish” when the installation is complete.

Part 4: Starting Alice 3

First-Time Run:
- Mac OS X:
  - Right-click the Alice icon and select “Open”.
  - Confirm you want to open the unrecognized application.
- Windows 10:
  - Right-click the file icon and select “Run as administrator”.
Welcome Screen:
- Select a template or a previously written Alice project.
- If no template is selected, Alice will close the Welcome dialogue box.

Part 5: Troubleshooting

PC Display Driver Updates:
- If Alice does not start or templates are not displayed correctly, update the display driver from the manufacturer’s website.
System Requirements:
- Desktop or laptop computer.
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended).
- VGA graphics card with 1024×768 resolution.
- Soundcard and two- or three-button mouse.

Additional Resources

Video Driver Updates:
- Updating Video Drivers.
Java Installation:
- Ensure Java JDK is installed. The JDK is not the same as JRE.
- Java Installation Instructions.
Alice Homepage:
- www.alice.org.

Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to download, install, and run Alice 3. You also learned how to troubleshoot common issues and understood the system requirements for running Alice 3 smoothly. Follow the steps and use the additional resources to ensure a successful installation and operation of Alice 3.