Miniforge3 

Description

Miniforge is a free minimal installer for conda and Mamba specific to conda-forge.

More information

- Homepage: https://github.com/conda-forge/miniforge

Available Versions of Miniforge3

Version

Module

Available on

Version

Module

Available on

24.1.2-0

lang/Miniforge3/24.1.2-0

Noctua 1, Noctua 2

This table is generated automatically. If you need other versions please click pc2-support@uni-paderborn.de.

Usage Hints for Miniforge3

If you need support in using this software or example job scripts please click pc2-support@uni-paderborn.de.

Migrating to Miniforge

To migrate from the Anaconda module to Miniforge requires a few steps.

Please run once:

  1. Run:

    conda init --reverse
  2. close terminal and open a new one (there shouldn't be a "(base)" in front of the prompt after opening a new terminal.

  3. Run:

    module reset module load lang/Miniforge3/24.1.2-0 conda init source ~/.bashrc

    Now you will be using conda from the Miniforge3 module. In your ~/.bashrc there should now be a line like:

    __conda_setup="$('/opt/software/pc2/EB-SW/software/Miniforge3/24.1.2-0/bin/conda' 'shell.bash' 'hook' 2> /dev/null)"

    It is important that it mentions Miniforge3.

  4. Make sure that you are using the free conda channels, esp. conda-forge. Run:

  5. Unless you are really sure that you are allowed to use Anaconda for free or have a valid license (see https://legal.anaconda.com/policies/en/, esp. the section about organizational use and https://www.anaconda.com/blog/is-conda-free and https://www.anaconda.com/blog/update-on-anacondas-terms-of-service-for-academia-and-research for a more understandable summary), also run the following to remove the non-free default Anaconda channels:

Alternatives

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