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1 | 1 | # Using SBGrid with MacOS 10.15 and later |
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3 | -SBGrid software is largely compatible with macOS 10.15 *Catalina* and macOS 11 *Big Sur*, but the installation process requires a reboot after account activation to accomodate filesystem controls.This is only needed after the initial account activation. |
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3 | +SBGrid software is largely compatible with macOS 10.15 *Catalina* and macOS 11 *Big Sur*. |
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4 | +Initial activation of an installation requires a reboot after account activation. This is necessary to accomodate macOS filesystem controls in the / partition. |
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5 | +This is only needed after the initial account activation. |
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5 | -**The latest versions for the SBGrid Installation manager (GUI and CLI) will handle the creation of the required '/etc/synthetic.conf' file automatically. A reboot is required after the activation step, but no other action should be required.** SBGrid software will be available after reboot. |
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7 | +**The latest versions for the SBGrid Installation manager (GUI and CLI) will handle the creation of the required '/etc/synthetic.conf' file automatically. A reboot is required after the activation step, but no other action should be required.** Previously, the step was a manual operaion. |
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7 | -Activation instructions: |
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9 | +For Activation instructions, see: |
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8 | 10 | [Command line : https://sbgrid.org/sbgrid-cli.md](https://sbgrid.org/sbgrid-cli.md) |
9 | 11 | [Graphical : https://sbgrid.org/sbgrid-gui.md](https://sbgrid.org/sbgrid-gui.md) |
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11 | 13 | Once the activation process is completed and the system has been rebooted, the manager can be used normally. |
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13 | - - The SBGrid software is then functional, but [32-bit applications](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSZEEdZhYIdRq0BoY-Aq8XFO1QSR6idkO72N2UeACWSG8-84gLlPqE_v9NrFO9na66gZ3_6PCSDUXGI/pubhtml?gid=1974952972&single=true) are not supported on 10.15 Catalina. |
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15 | +Notes on recent macOS changes : |
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16 | + - [32-bit applications](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSZEEdZhYIdRq0BoY-Aq8XFO1QSR6idkO72N2UeACWSG8-84gLlPqE_v9NrFO9na66gZ3_6PCSDUXGI/pubhtml?gid=1974952972&single=true) are not supported on 10.15 Catalina and later. |
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14 | 17 | - macOS now uses the z-shell (zsh) by default. This shell is also supported in SBGrid using the standard sbgrid.shrc file. More info regarding managing your shell on macOS [can be found here](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208050) |
15 | -- Also note the XQuartz is required for many applications. If you have upgraded to Catalina from an 10.14 or earlier, you will need to reinstall XQuartz. See [https://www.xquartz.org/](https://www.xquartz.org/) for downloads and more info. |
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18 | +- XQuartz is required for many applications. If you have upgraded to Catalina from an 10.14 or earlier, you will need to reinstall XQuartz. See [https://www.xquartz.org/](https://www.xquartz.org/) for downloads and more info. |
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16 | 19 | - [More details about compatibility with the latest macOS and Apple hardware can be found here](big-sur.md) |
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20 | 23 | ** |
21 | -Activation instructions:The operations outlined below are not typically required but are included for reference.** |
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24 | +The steps outlined below are not typically required but are included for reference.** |
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23 | 26 | - [Using SBGrid with MacOS 10.15 and later](#using-sbgrid-with-macos-1015-and-later) |
24 | 27 | - [Manual creation of the programs path](#manual-creation-of-the-programs-path) |