From 57666b394256d96c26de6f57a5f606dacb78db00 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bcumming Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:38:53 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] add page for unsupported software --- docs/software/unsupported.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ mkdocs.yml | 1 + 2 files changed, 16 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/software/unsupported.md diff --git a/docs/software/unsupported.md b/docs/software/unsupported.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..844930fa --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/software/unsupported.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +[](){ref-software-unsupported} +# Unsupported Software + +There are some software packages that CSCS can't or won't provide directly for users, often for licensing reasons. + +## Gaussian + +The electronic structure modeling code [Gaussian](https://gaussian.com/) has license terms that prohibit installing and using it on CSCS systems under any circumstances. + +## Matlab + +CSCS does not have a license to provide [Matlab](https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html) to users on Alps. + +Users or groups with valid licenses can install Matlab themselves. +Please ensure that you install the software in a location where only members of your group who are allowed to use Matlab can access it. diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 8da42170..30e72735 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ nav: #- 'Performance Analysis': software/devtools/perf/index.md - 'uenv': software/uenv.md - 'Container Engine': software/container-engine.md + - 'Unsupported Software': software/unsupported.md - 'Services': - services/index.md - 'FirecREST': services/firecrest.md From cdcd00fce97d7fe37f004a3b913be2c31b31394c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bcumming Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:06:57 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] refer to the support policy --- docs/policies/support.md | 5 ++++- docs/software/unsupported.md | 9 +++++++-- 2 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/policies/support.md b/docs/policies/support.md index 28223e28..35876a0f 100644 --- a/docs/policies/support.md +++ b/docs/policies/support.md @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ -# UserLab Support Policy +[](){#ref-support} +# User Support Policy ## 1. User Support Policy @@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ CSCS reserves the right to decline support for requests that fall outside the sc Support will be focused on ensuring that the resources are used in alignment with the approved objectives and goals. Requests that significantly deviate from the original proposal may not be accommodated. +[](){#ref-support-user-apps} ## 3. User Applications User applications are those brought to CSCS systems by the users, whether they are developed by the users themselves or another third-party. @@ -32,6 +34,7 @@ CSCS will provide guidance on deploying applications on our systems, including c While we can assist with infrastructure-related issues, we can not configure, optimize, debug, or fix the applications themselves. Users are responsible for resolving application-specific issues themselves or contacting the respective developers. +[](){#ref-support-apps} ## 4. Officially Supported Applications CSCS offers a range of officially supported applications and their respective versions and configurations, which are packaged and released by CSCS or its supply partners. diff --git a/docs/software/unsupported.md b/docs/software/unsupported.md index 844930fa..a054016f 100644 --- a/docs/software/unsupported.md +++ b/docs/software/unsupported.md @@ -1,7 +1,12 @@ [](){ref-software-unsupported} # Unsupported Software -There are some software packages that CSCS can't or won't provide directly for users, often for licensing reasons. +This page documents frequently-requested applications that CSCS won't provide pre-built on Alps as [supported software][ref-support-apps]. + +!!! warning "license terms" + Often it is impossible or difficult to provide software for licensing reasons. + + Note that if users are asked to install licensed software because CSCS can't, it is the responsibility of users to ensure that the software is only available to them personally, or to members of their group who are also permitted by the license to access the software. ## Gaussian @@ -11,5 +16,5 @@ The electronic structure modeling code [Gaussian](https://gaussian.com/) has lic CSCS does not have a license to provide [Matlab](https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html) to users on Alps. -Users or groups with valid licenses can install Matlab themselves. +Users or groups with valid licenses can install Matlab themselves as [user software][ref-support-user-apps]. Please ensure that you install the software in a location where only members of your group who are allowed to use Matlab can access it. From 1a965705e48969821c66ee2ca1b227b9a960cd8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Cumming Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:59:40 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update docs/software/unsupported.md Co-authored-by: Rocco Meli --- docs/software/unsupported.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/software/unsupported.md b/docs/software/unsupported.md index a054016f..9511127b 100644 --- a/docs/software/unsupported.md +++ b/docs/software/unsupported.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ This page documents frequently-requested applications that CSCS won't provide pre-built on Alps as [supported software][ref-support-apps]. -!!! warning "license terms" +!!! warning "License terms" Often it is impossible or difficult to provide software for licensing reasons. Note that if users are asked to install licensed software because CSCS can't, it is the responsibility of users to ensure that the software is only available to them personally, or to members of their group who are also permitted by the license to access the software.