non-root install, not in home directory

[dpturner]

Hi,

I'm trying to install a 30-day evaluation version of Intel Fortran Compiler Professional Edition (11.1.069) on a Linux
cluster. I've unpacked the tarball. When I run install.sh, I am given the choice of two methods to install as root,
and one method as non-root. I need to do this as non-root.

The problem is that the non-root method assumes the installation will be in a home directory. I need to install
this in a directory other than my home directory. Is this possible? That is, is there a "--prefix=" option or something
similar? Thanks!

Best regards,

David Turner

[TimP]

Doesn't the installation offer you a default location with the option to type in the path of your choice?

[dpturner]

OK, I found the problem. I am an "Advanced User", and I didn't even know it!

thx...dt

[Ron_Green]

I do the same non-root, NFS targeted install. I still sometimes forget to use the 'custom' install and end up with the compiler in my home dir. Grr....

As someone who does this a lot, one more hint: sometimes if you want to reinstall the same version, perhaps targeting a new install dir, it may complain about it already being installed. To get past this, rm -Rf ~/intel. Even with a custom install as non-root the installer creates this intel/ directory in your home to keep track of what is installed. I just make a habit of blowing that dir away after each install.

ron

[dpturner]

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your comments. Yes, I noticed that directory in my $HOME; it's good to know I can remove it now. It also contained a license directory, which I moved to the installation location.

dt