GPGPU computing
For a list of GPU facilities see the GPU and cluster computing page.
What is GPGPU computing?
GPGPU is general purpose computing using graphics processing units.
Charles CDT cluster
The Charles cluster is for Data Science CDT students.
Types of hardware
This cluster has several types of computer node.
- The head node
- The head node is called
cdtcluster. To use the "charles" GPU nodes, firstssh cdtclusterthen use Slurm.Here's how to use a cluster without breaking it:
Java
Supported Versions
We support multiple versions and distribution of Java (both the JVM runtime ("JRE") and development tools "JDK"). Here's a summary of the versions to be found on DICE:
Maple
What is Maple?
Maple is a Computer Algebra system developed by Maplesoft which is provided for use on DICE systems.
Currently we carry only one version of Maple - a perpetually-licensed version 9. Maple 9 is available for unlimited use on DICE, though it is now very old and cannot be supported.
See the Licensed Software page for more details on licensed software.
LaTeX
LaTeX is a document preparation system.
It's on DICE machines, with custom document classes for the School of Informatics.
Or you can use Overleaf, a collaborative online LaTeX service. Overleaf has lots of help for beginners.
Can I be given root / sudo access?
No, but on DICE it is likely you will be able to get by without it. Please see our Frequently-Asked Question covering this topic.
Projects
Projects in Informatics: disambiguation page
There are several types of project within informatics:
Computing Projects
Development work within Informatics Computing of more than a few days effort is generally managed as specific projects. Any user can request a project. Once requested a project is reviewed as soon as possible. If approved it will then be queued waiting for assignment to relevant computing staff when effort has been made available.
Intel compilers
Intel Compilers are available for personal and self-managed computers, for various non-commercial uses. For details see Intel's Free Software Tools page.
On DICE Ubuntu Jammy and Focal machines, Intel MKL 2020 is provided by Ubuntu.
Laboratory Examinations
Laboratory Examinations are no longer available
The (DICE SL7) laboratory examination system is no longer maintained. "Online" exams have largely removed to remote platforms. If you need advice, please contact the Research and Teaching Unit for laboratory exam technology, or Learning Technology for online or remote examination.
Python
Python versions
Typically several versions of Python are supported - and provided - on DICE. The default (as invoked by the python command) will be whatever is provided as standard for the distribution. Here's a summary of installed versions: