Downloading and Installing Blender
Before you start using Blender, you need to install it, of course! This is really easy: You only need an Internet connection and a visit to www.blender.org (Blender’s official website). Once you’re there, simply find the Download link on the home page or go to the Download tab.
This will display a panel with the current official version; here, you have to select your operating system and whether you want an installer (for Windows only) or a portable version (yes, you can just copy a portable Blender onto your pen drive and use it everywhere you go). You’ll also select whether your OS is 32 bit or 64 bit (if you don’t know, use 32 bit).
If you use Windows and download an installer, execute it and follow the ...
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