Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As the Bootcamp proceeds, please note any of your questions in the Zoom chat. If we note a pattern of recurring questions, we will attempt to address those questions on this page, which will be preserved as a resource for future learners.

I’m trying to unzip the file for the python session but getting an inappropriate file or format error

If you are working from a Mac this may be an error in the zip funtion. Check out this solution for unzipping from the terminal: https://softwaretested.com/mac/what-is-error-79-inappropriate-file-type-or-format/.

If that’s not working, consider using the virtual environment set up by Research Computing for the Boot Camp. Instructions can be found on this page: https://cu-boulder-crdds.github.io/data_bootcamp/content/data-analysis-in-python/preliminaries.html

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