Unfortunately, for MacOS/Linux users there is no installation available for these platforms yet. DSSAT is a Windows packaged software. In this case, you will have to use a virtual machine that can run Windows on top of your operational system. Please see below the video tutorial where you can go around this limitation using Linux or MacOS.
DSSAT-CSM for MacOS users using Apple/Intel chips
Step 1:
For MacOS users using Intel/Apple chips. Please see the video tutorial below on how to download and use Parallels to virtualize Windows on your MacOS and .
Step 2:
After installing Windows in Parallels, proceed with the DSSAT installation for Windows.
DSSAT-CSM for Linux
Please follow the instructions provided by the following tutorial to install the Windows image/system in Parallels.
Step 1:
To get started with the installation you need to install the VirtualBox. Please see the link below to download VirtualBox (there is no charge to download and install VirtualBox) and watch the YouTube tutorial video on how to setup your VirtualBox with Windows installed on it:
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
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That’s it. Enjoy DSSAT!
