Hints and FAQ for Karlsen

Q1:	Which compilers are available?
Q2:	How to compile and run a "autoparallel" program?
Q3:	How to compile and run a MPI-program?
Q4:	Where can I find online documentation (manuals)?
Q5:	How do I review the messages flashing over the screen when I log in.

---

Q1:	Which compilers are available?
	These compilers are available: Compiler Description Documentation f77 Fortran 77 compiler See: man f77 f90 Fortran 90 compiler See: man f90 cc c compiler See: man cc CC C++ compiler See: man CC pghpf The Portland Group compiler suite See: man pghpf gcc GNU c and c++ compiler See: man gcc
Top

---

Q2:	How to compile and run a "autoparallel" program?
	The compiler is able to parallize a sequential program by using the '-apo' compiler switch. When executing the program, first set the environment variable NUM_THREADS to the desired number of tasks, f.ex.: setenv NUM_THREADS 4
Top

---

Q3:	How to compile and run a MPI-program?
	You must link against the MPI libraries: f77 -o prog.exe prog -lmpi Use 'mpirun' when executing the program, f.ex.: mpirun -np 6 ./prog.exe
Top

---

Q4:	Where can I find online documentation (manuals)?
	You can browse all SGI manuals here
Top

---

Q5:	How do I review the messages flashing over the screen when I log in.
	Use this command: nyt
Top