Kraken
NICS installs its third-party application packages for Kraken in a directory named /sw/xt5. Information and a list of software available on Kraken can be viewed on the Kraken Software page.Verne
NICS installs its third-party application packages for Verne in a directory named /sw/verne. Information and a list of software available on Verne can be viewed on the Verne Software page.NICS will install software if it is deemed beneficial to the user community. The decision will be based on:
- Stability: Is the software available in a stable version that runs well ?
- Suitability: Does the software run in parallel, with highly scalable libraries and applications preferable?
- Interest: Would other researchers be likely to use this software ?
- Licensing: If the software has a license fee, does the it merit the cost ?
