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The error message is error in install.packages: error reading from connection
Hi again!
If you are having this issue, it might be because you are connected to a VPN. If that is the case, try disconnecting from the VPN and restart your R session.
The install.packages(“highcharter”) is not loading as it should on my Rstudio, What could be the problem I am sure the code is right, but why is it not showing on the console as it should? Instead, it looks like a usual line of code. can anybody help with this? Does it have anything… Read more »
Hello! It is a bit hard to tell what the issue is without any screenshot. What I can recommend in is the following: Save your files in RStudio Close all your files Restart your R session by selecting Session -> Restart R Open your saved R script and try running the line install.packages(“highcharter”)… Read more »
I’ve been getting this error, how do I resolve it?
Error: unexpected ‘)’ in “)”
> ebola_data <- read.csv("https://tinyurl.com.ebola-data-sample"😉
Error in file(file, "rt") :
cannot open the connection to 'https://tinyurl.com.ebola-data-sample'
In addition: Warning message:
In file(file, "rt") :
URL 'https://tinyurl.com.ebola-data-sample/': status was 'Couldn't resolve host name
Don’t worry, I solved it
such a powerful and beginner-friendly presentation. I have been able to follow through without getting lost, unlike those videos that my professors suffocate me with at school.
This is amazing. thank you
I’m coding along with the instructor, but i was unable to download the ebola data. i’m not sure why as i have tried again still says the same thing. rror in file(file, “rt”) : cannot open the connection to ‘https://tinyurl.com/ebola-data-sample’ In addition: Warning message: In file(file, “rt”) : URL ‘https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1C05-3NLq9PM1-GMMaDoat3SRb_lXV2uo&export=download’: Timeout of 60… Read more »
he imported it using the code he had type. so go ahead and use the code rather than manually downloading it. thank you
Hi Bisola, I think it is supposed to be double quotes ” ” instead of ‘ ‘.
Like here. (“https://tinyurl.com/ebola-data-sample”)
Awesome so far!
This is wonderful, my fears are now disappearing. I will re-watch and re-do this using the RStudio on my laptop. Thanks a lot.
This is wonderful. Thank you Kene.
Hello, I hve a problem as I used the software in the past, without being able to really master the coding, I have the global environment full of files enlisted. How can I clean up? thank you for your help
In R, you can clean up your global environment by removing objects and variables that you no longer need. Here are some steps you can take to tidy up your workspace: Remove Specific Objects: Identify the objects that you want to remove using the ls() function, which lists all objects in your workspace.… Read more »
I have a problem with the (highcharter package), it’s saying, it is not available in the R.4.3.2 version. Thank u in advance
It seems like you are encountering an issue with the highcharter package in R. If you are receiving a message saying that the package is not available, it might be due to a few reasons. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue: Install or Update the Package: Ensure that… Read more »
Thanks a lot. Worked with me already.