Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to seamlessly run Altium on your Linux machine using a virtual machine environment. In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll walk you through downloading VirtualBox, installing Windows 11, and setting up Altium — all on your Linux system.

Discover a practical solution for electronics engineers and PCB designers who need to use Altium but prefer a Linux workflow. This step-by-step guide covers everything from VM setup to software installation, ensuring you can design your circuits without switching operating systems.

⚙️ Resources from this Episode:
- Companion Article: resources.altium.com/p/linux-pcb-design-software
- VirtualBox: virtualbox.org

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0:00 Intro
0:36 Setting Up the Virtual Machine
8:15 Installing & Running Altium Designer
12:12 Wrapping Up