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Setting up deep learning environment frameworks, GPU acceleration, or high-performance C++ applications on Linux often requires installing NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit. If you are running Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Noble Numbat / Future LTS) , this step-by-step guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and permanently configuring the CUDA PATH environment variables. Table of Contents Prerequisites Step 1: System Preparation & Update Step 2: Add NVIDIA CUDA Repository & Pinning Step 3: Download and Install CUDA 13.3 Package Step 4: Update APT and Install CUDA Toolkit Step 5: Set CUDA PATH Environment Variables (Crucial Step) Step 6: Verify the Installation Troubleshooting & Common Issues Conclusion Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure that: You have an NVIDIA GPU installed in your machine. You are running Ubuntu 26.04 (x86_64 architecture) . You have sudo administrative privileges. Proper NVIDIA display drivers are installed ( nvidia-smi should run successfully). To check yo...