title: Install Anaconda environment on Google Drive for repeated use or use in multiple Google Colab VMs
body: <p>The problem I was actually trying to solve is to use a permanent way to install conda on google colab rather than doing it every time. But I have been having trouble because of the infamous space problem in the &quot;My Drive&quot; path, which prevents me to install miniconda somewhere on my drive. Hence I am thinking of simply uploading my local files where I have set up anaconda. But how would I do that. Has someone tried it before? Please help.TIA.</p>
  <p>Edit: looked at various SO answers but none dealt with it.</p>
  <p>Edit2: The actual problem arose when trying to install miniconda permanently somewhere on the drive rather than at the default <code>/usr/local</code>. Installer script prevents me from installing into directories with spaces(&quot;My Drive&quot;).</p>