Graduate Getting Started with CASTEP: Installing & Configuring for DFT Calculations

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of installing and configuring CASTEP software for DFT calculations, particularly for users unfamiliar with Linux. The original poster seeks guidance on which files to download and how to proceed with the installation, expressing frustration with the variety of file types and releases. There is mention of a mailing list for CASTEP inquiries, but the poster is unable to access it due to authorization issues. Another participant offers to help if provided with installation instructions, despite their own lack of experience with the software. Overall, the conversation highlights the difficulties faced by users new to CASTEP and the need for accessible installation support.
Ben Wilson
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Hi guys,

I'm trying to use the CASTEP software for dft calculations. I have plenty of documentation on how to use it once it's all up and running, however I don't know how to get to that point :/

I'm not the best with linux but I've manually installed programs before through tarballs but here I am just completely stumped by the range of different filetypes and releases that I have no idea where to start.

Has anyone else had any experience with these packages and know what i need to download to get up and runnning?
 
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do you know how to do what i want to do claude?
have you used castep before?

I'm not authorised to use that email list for some unknown reason to me.
 
No I've never used that software. I have lots of experience installing software, but I couldn't check the installation instruction because it is not free software. But I found the mailing list, so I pointed it out.
 
DrClaude said:
No I've never used that software. I have lots of experience installing software, but I couldn't check the installation instruction because it is not free software. But I found the mailing list, so I pointed it out.
are you willing to help me if i provide more information?
 
Ben Wilson said:
are you willing to help me if i provide more information?
Yes. I would need to see the instructions on how to install.
 
The guy who wrote that program taught one of my courses. Unfortunately I never used it :/
 

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