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Software Modules are used on the HPC to solve this issue of installing conflicting software. A software module is a partially installed version of the software. When you need want to use this software, you need to activate so it is available to you. Activation “completes” the install in a temporary manner. When no longer required, the module can be removed.

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You use environments to separate package versions.

The conda modules can be displayed with:

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module avail anaconda

Or a conda module with Mamba is available:

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module avail mamba
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /pkg/suse12/modules/all --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mamba/4.14.0-0

When you use a conda module, it is a good idea to run the 'conda init' command to update your shell files so conda functions correctly.

Alternatively, you can install miniconda to your home folder buy following the instructions. Be sure to choose 'yes' the update shell question.

Once you have run conda init, or installed Minconda, you should logout and log back in again to activate the shell changes.

See here for details:

HPC Software - Conda - QUT MediaHub

Using Singularity

Singularity runs software containers. A container is a packaged collection of software. The advantage of using a container is it is portable, and runs without installation.

By Hand

It is possible to download application source code, compile, and install to your home folder.

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