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[GEMPAK #AIC-365315]: GEMPAK system requirements

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  • Subject: [GEMPAK #AIC-365315]: GEMPAK system requirements
  • Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:14:50 -0700
Hi Matt,

GEMPAK compiles on a number of different operating systems and architectures, 
including CentOS.  Virtual machines are not a problem either.

The GEMPAK source takes between 5-15 minutes to compile, and you'll want to 
make sure the system has a number of libraries available before compiling, 
listed here:

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/gempak/doc/install.html#libraries

On *some* systems, an openmotif RPM install will work fine, but many require 
openmotif to be built from source.  If you install from an RPM binary, you may 
see Xm library errors in the GEMPAK "make all" - if so, you'll want to remove 
the RPM(s) and compile openmotif from source (standard ./configure && make all 
&& make install)

Michael



> Hi there,
> 
> I am hoping someone can give me a quick answer on what the minimum and
> suggested configuration is for a machine running GEMPAK 6.X.
> 
> We have a new meteorologist that is asking that we setup a machine for
> them. I was going to just throw it on a CentOS Linux VM, but I don't
> want the poor guy wasting  time waiting for results, if I can throw
> money at hardware to save his time.
> 
> Thanks,
> mh
> 
> 
> Matt Hibbs
> Idaho, Department of Environmental Quality
> A safe and healthy Idaho for all generations to enjoy.
> Systems Administrator  V-208.373.0411
> Email: address@hidden<mailto:address@hidden>
> 
> 
> 

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: AIC-365315
Department: Support GEMPAK
Priority: High
Status: Open