The FairSoft distribution provides the software packages needed to compile and run the FairRoot framework and experiment packages based on FairRoot. FairSoft is a source distribution with recurring releases for macOS and Linux.
Choose between the classic (called "Legacy") installation method or the new Spack-based one:
| Legacy | Spack (EXPERIMENTAL) |
|---|---|
| This is the classic bash/cmake based setup system. | This is an ongoing standardization and modernization effort based on Spack (which itself is still under heavy development). Most things are already working. For early adopters. |
Releases are reflected in the git history via tags and branches, e.g.: apr21, jun19p2, nov20_patches |
Always use the latest dev branch. Multiple releases are described within the metadata contained in the repo (read on in the Installation instructions on how to select a release). |
| ► continue | ► continue |
Note: FairSoft is primarily a source distribution. Availability of latest releases as pre-compiled binaries may be delayed.
For all VAEs at /cvmfs/fairsoft.gsi.de/<vae-os>/fairsoft/<release>. Use by exporting the SIMPATH environment variable pointing to one of the directories.
Supported OS versions: 10.15, 11
Supported Command Line Tools for Xcode: 12+
FairSoft config: default, no other configs planned
- Install Command Line Tools for Xcode from https://developer.apple.com/downloads (requires Apple account)
- Install Homebrew
- Run
brew update && brew doctorand fix potential issues reported by these commands untilYour system is ready to brew. - Run
brew tap fairrootgroup/fairsoft
brew install fairsoft@21.4
- Use via
export SIMPATH=$(brew --prefix fairsoft@21.4)
Note: macOS is a fast moving target and it is possible the packages will stop working from one day to another after some system component was updated. We try our best to keep up, one great way to help is to provide detailed problem reports here on github.
Binary packages for non-GSI Linux as well as Spack binary caches and/or pre-populated install trees are planned for the future.
Please ask your questions, request features, and report issues by creating a github issue.