boinc/mac_installer
Charlie Fenton 58096ce597 Mac: Automatically build Universal x86_64 / arm64 binaries on Xcode versions that support building both architectures, x86_64-only binaries on Xcode versions that support only x86_64 and arm64-only binaries on Xcode versions that support only arm64.
CAUTION #1: I don't have arm64 macintosh hardware so this has been tested only on an x86_64 system.
CAUTION #2: This was developed on MacOS 11.0 beta 3 and Xcode 12.0 beta 2, not final release builds
CAUTION #3: At this time OpenSSL does not yet provide a way to build for MacOS with arm64 architecture, so I implemented a temporary workaround, which may or may not work properly on arm64 Macs.
2020-08-01 23:41:58 -07:00
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CharityEngine Expand usage of HTTPS and fix a few URLs 2016-03-08 20:04:28 +00:00
Progress Expand usage of HTTPS and fix a few URLs 2016-03-08 20:04:28 +00:00
AddRemoveUser.cpp Mac: replace unreliable getlogin() calls with getenv("USER") 2019-12-20 03:59:13 -08:00
BOINC.pmproj
BOINC.pmsp
CE-Branding
CE-ReadMe.rtf
CustomInstall.cpp
Description.plist
GR-Branding
GR-ReadMe.rtf
Installer.cpp Mac: replace unreliable getlogin() calls with getenv("USER") 2019-12-20 03:59:13 -08:00
License.rtf Fix fsf.org links 2018-02-18 03:29:48 +02:00
PTP-ReadMe.rtf
PostInstall.cpp Mac: fix compiler warnings 2020-05-06 05:34:56 -07:00
ReadMe.rtf Mac installer: Remove unnecessary addition to ReadMe file 2019-12-23 15:33:06 -08:00
V+BDistribution
WaitPermissions.cpp Mac: replace unreliable getlogin() calls with getenv("USER") 2019-12-20 03:59:13 -08:00
complist.plist Mac installer: correctly replace screensaver when installing an older version of BOINC to replace a newer version 2017-11-16 03:48:43 -08:00
finish_install.cpp Mac: replace unreliable getlogin() calls with getenv("USER") 2019-12-20 03:59:13 -08:00
make_CharityEngine.sh
make_GridRepublic.sh
make_ProgThruProc.sh
make_certificate_updater.sh Mac certificate updater script: create directory to receive the built installer if it does not already exist 2018-04-28 17:20:39 -07:00
myDistribution Mac installer: changes for compatibility with OS 10.11 El Capitan. 2015-07-01 04:21:08 -07:00
postinstall Mac installer: improve logging of diagnostic information 2017-07-12 05:06:12 -07:00
postupgrade Mac installer: improve logging of diagnostic information 2017-07-12 05:06:12 -07:00
preinstall Mac installer: fix typo in code to remove any previous nvc_config.xml file 2018-07-26 19:46:56 -07:00
release_GridRepublic.sh
release_boinc.sh Mac: Automatically build Universal x86_64 / arm64 binaries on Xcode versions that support building both architectures, x86_64-only binaries on Xcode versions that support only x86_64 and arm64-only binaries on Xcode versions that support only arm64. 2020-08-01 23:41:58 -07:00
release_brand.sh Mac: Automatically build Universal x86_64 / arm64 binaries on Xcode versions that support building both architectures, x86_64-only binaries on Xcode versions that support only x86_64 and arm64-only binaries on Xcode versions that support only arm64. 2020-08-01 23:41:58 -07:00
release_campus_party.sh
uninstall.cpp Mac: fix compiler warnings 2020-05-06 05:34:56 -07:00
wcgrid-License.rtf Updates for the wcgrid brand to support the mac installer 2018-08-29 09:25:42 -05:00
wcgrid-ReadMe.rtf Update WCG Readme file for branded Mac Installer 2020-04-06 15:28:12 -05:00
wcgridinstaller.environment Updates for the wcgrid brand to support the mac installer 2018-08-29 09:25:42 -05:00

ReadMe.rtf

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\f0\b\fs28 \cf0 Macintosh BOINCManager Version <VER_NUM> Release Notes\
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\cf0 http://boinc.berkeley.edu/\
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\b \cf0 Installing BOINC may take several minutes; please be patient.
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\cf2 New for Mojave\cf0 : If your Mac has more than one user account, each user may see the following dialog upon their first login after you have installed BOINC: "BOINC_Finish_install" wants to control "System Events...." The BOINC installer needs this access to finish adding or removing its login item for each user; please click "OK".\
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\cf2 CUDA UPGRADE WARNING\cf0 : Do not upgrade to CUDA 6.5 or later if you have an older NVIDIA GPU with Compute Capability 1.3 or less.  You can check your GPU\'92s Compute Capability at {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-gpus"}}{\fldrslt https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-gpus}}. \
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You can find older CUDA drivers at {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "http://www.nvidia.com/object/mac-driver-archive.html"}}{\fldrslt http://www.nvidia.com/object/mac-driver-archive.html}}. Note: after mounting the downloaded disk image, you may need to control-click on the CUDA installer package to open it.\
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For more options, please see the BOINC Macintosh administrator tools at:\
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{\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Tools_for_Mac_OS_X"}}{\fldrslt \cf0 http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Tools_for_Mac_OS_X}}\
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BOINC on the Mac now supports processing with your graphics card, or GPU.  Please see {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/GPU_computing"}}{\fldrslt \cf3 \ul \ulc3 http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/GPU_computing\cf0 \ulnone  }}for more information.   If you have a CUDA-capable NVIDIA GPU and you wish to run CUDA applications, you will need to download and install the CUDA driver and libraries for your system from {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "http://www.nvidia.com/object/mac-driver-archive.html"}}{\fldrslt http://www.nvidia.com/object/mac-driver-archive.html}}.  BOINC also supports openCL applications on NVIDIA and ATI / AMD graphics processors.  OpenCL support is standard as part of Mac OS 10.6 and later.\
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\b \cf0 Setting BOINC as your screen saver:
\b0  This installer adds the BOINC screen saver to your system, and optionally changes your screen saver settings to use the BOINC screen saver.  You can also select BOINC as your screen saver later, using the Screen Saver or Screen Effects panel in the System Preferences (accessible from the Apple menu).  \
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It may take a minute after the screen saver starts before the science application graphics appear.  \
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Note: on some versions of the Mac OS, you may not be able to exit the BOINC screen saver by moving the mouse; you may need to press the mouse button or press any key on the keyboard to exit.  \
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\b Security:\
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\b0 \cf0 BOINC Manager for the Macintosh features strong security measures.  This additional security helps protect your computer data from potential theft or accidental or malicious damage by limiting BOINC projects' access to your  system and data.  \
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For more information or technical details of the implementation, please see {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "http://boinc.berkeley.edu/trac/wiki/SandboxUser"}}{\fldrslt http://boinc.berkeley.edu/trac/wiki/SandboxUser}} and {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "http://boinc.berkeley.edu/sandbox_design.php"}}{\fldrslt http://boinc.berkeley.edu/sandbox_design.php}}\
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\b \cf0 Automatic start:
\b0 \
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The installer sets BOINCManager as a Login item for 
\b all
\b0  authorized users, not just the user who ran the installer.  You can add or remove Login Items by using the Accounts Pane in the System Preferences (accessible from the Apple menu).  \
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\b \cf0 Other useful information:
\b0 \
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The installer places two items onto your hard drive: BOINCManager.app in your 
\b /Applications
\b0  folder and BOINCSaver.saver in your 
\b /Library/Screen Savers
\b0  folder.  \
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The installer creates the BOINC Data folder in your 
\b /Library/Application Support
\b0  folder.  If you have previously been running BOINC in a different folder, copy your data into this folder before running the installer.  \
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All users who log in on the same Macintosh will share one set of BOINC Data, ensuring that work units are processed in the most timely manner.  \
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You can move (
\b not
\b0  copy) BOINCManager to any folder you wish on the same disk drive or partition.  If you do so, you will need to update the information in each user's Login Items.  In most cases, the BOINC screen saver should still work properly.  If it does not, move BOINCManager back to the 
\b /Applications
\b0  folder.\
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\cf0 To completely remove (
\b uninstall
\b0 ) BOINC from your Macintosh, run the 
\b Uninstall BOINC
\b0  application which is included with the installer.\
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