Software FAQs

How do I choose which version of software I use?
  • To select a specific version of a piece of software you can use the module command. This allow you to choose between different installed versions of software.
How do I request the installation or upgrade of a piece of software?
  • If you wish to have a new piece of software installed or software that is already installed upgraded please send an email to the [email protected] from your PRL email account with details of what software change you require and the cluster that you would like it changed on.

Can I install software myself on the HPC?
  • If you wish, you can also install software in your cluster home drive for yourself by following the instructions on the installing software page.
What are the advantages of using the Intel Compilers or Libraries?
  • Apart from providing functions that are not available in the GNU compilers the main advantage of the Intel package is that the code has been optimised by Intel for running on each different Intel CPU chipset.