Gaussian 16 Linux ~upd~ -
export GAUSS_SCRDIR=$SLURM_TMPDIR/g16_scratch mkdir -p $GAUSS_SCRDIR
g16 < myjob.gjf > myjob.log
Benchmarking is essential to evaluate hardware performance and optimize resource requests.
For quick tests, you can run Gaussian 16 interactively: gaussian 16 linux
Raw installation is not enough. You must optimize for your hardware.
Add the following lines to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile :
Also verify that rsh or ssh works without password: Add the following lines to your ~/
The GAUSS_SCRDIR directory should have abundant disk space and fast I/O—ideally local SSD or a dedicated scratch filesystem. If left undefined, Gaussian defaults to /tmp or the current directory, which can cause space and performance issues.
Comprehensive Guide to Installing and Running Gaussian 16 on Linux
Modify your shell profile ( .bashrc or .bash_profile ) to include the Gaussian path. Open a new terminal and type g16
Open a new terminal and type g16 . You should see the response “Entering Gaussian System, Link 0=g16” , confirming a successful installation.
Standard GNU C libraries ( glibc ) and standard math libraries. Installation Steps
On university clusters, you never run Gaussian interactively. Instead, you write a submission script.