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| The ''%%/usr/local%%'' path is the conventional path for software which is installed locally to a system. This is for software which has a different version and/or configuration than the standard system software. For example, if you need your own alternate version of GCC, you can install it here. All you need to do to get ownership of ''%%/usr/local%%'' is to send a ticket to cshelpdesk@virginia.edu requesting it. | The ''%%/usr/local%%'' path is the conventional path for software which is installed locally to a system. This is for software which has a different version and/or configuration than the standard system software. For example, if you need your own alternate version of GCC, you can install it here. All you need to do to get ownership of ''%%/usr/local%%'' is to send a ticket to cshelpdesk@virginia.edu requesting it. | ||
| - | ===== Package installation for Linux ===== | + | === Package installation for Linux === |
| Software is installed by system admins in the ''%%/sw%%'' filesystem. This is a network filesystem filled with software that has been requested by faculty and students. Environment Modules manage software packages, please read the [[Linux_Environment_Modules|main article on modules]] for more information. | Software is installed by system admins in the ''%%/sw%%'' filesystem. This is a network filesystem filled with software that has been requested by faculty and students. Environment Modules manage software packages, please read the [[Linux_Environment_Modules|main article on modules]] for more information. | ||