Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the installation of CompHep, an event generator, on a Linux OS (Fedora 17) while exploring a new model beyond the Standard Model that incorporates B-L symmetry. Participants share technical challenges related to software dependencies and suggest alternative approaches for model implementation.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports an error related to the absence of the library 'lg2c' during the installation of CompHep, despite having installed GCC, libX11, and g77.
- Another participant suggests that packaging issues between gfortran and gcc during the transition from gcc3.x to gcc4 may be contributing to the problem and recommends adjusting installed packages.
- There is a suggestion to use a combination of MadGraph 5 and the Feynrules Mathematica package as an alternative to CompHep, highlighting its ease of use and existing MSSM implementation.
- Participants discuss the need for either g77 or gfortran depending on the version of gcc, indicating uncertainty about which is necessary for the user's setup.
- One participant notes that issues with MadGraph and MadEvent arise from the interchangeable use of g77, f77, and gfortran, which can vary across different gcc releases and architectures, particularly affecting 64-bit systems.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the best approach to resolve the installation issue, with some advocating for the use of alternative software while others focus on troubleshooting the existing setup. No consensus is reached regarding the optimal solution.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention potential complications arising from the transition between different versions of gcc and the associated Fortran compilers, as well as the varying behavior of these compilers on different architectures.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in particle physics modeling, software installation on Linux, and those exploring alternative computational tools for theoretical physics may find this discussion relevant.