= Welcome to MacAthena =

The '''MacAthena''' project is working to bring the functionality of the [http://web.mit.edu/is/topics/athena/ Athena system] to your [http://www.apple.com/macosx/ Mac OS X] Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, or Lion machine.

MacAthena is a project of [http://sipb.mit.edu/ SIPB]. If you have questions or comments, please contact the [mailto:sipb-macathena@mit.edu MacAthena maintainers]

== [wiki:Install Installing MacAthena] ==

The instructions to install MacAthena are on [wiki:Install a separate page]

== Goals ==

Eventually, the MacAthena project would like to offer:

 * Full command-line compatibility with Linux Athena
 * Cocoa applications to provide easy-to-use interfaces to common Athena tasks
 * A package based system allowing MacAthena users to setup anything from a few utilities to a system with Kerberos-based logins and AFS home directories
 * Support in common lockers, providing MacAthena users with access to the wealth of software available in AFS

== What We Have ==

At this point, we have the following major features:

=== Available by installing `macathena-basic` ===

 * `/mit` automounter - Access AFS lockers simply accessing paths of the form `/mit/`''locker'', eliminating the need to actually attach lockers.
 * `add`
 * Moira clients, including `blanche`, `stella`, and `moira`

=== Available by Installing `macathena-standard` ===

(Many of these commands are not frequently used, but some locker programs depend on their presence)

 * `athinfo`
 * `delete`
 * `discuss`
 * `get-cluster`
 * `just`
 * `machtype`

== FAQ ==

Q: Package `xyz` that I really care about isn't in !MacAthena! Why not?

A: Well, it's possible we just haven't tried to port it yet, or maybe we haven't gotten it to work. We keep a list of [PackageBlocks packages we're having a hard time porting].

== Starting Points ==

 * TracGuide --  Built-in Documentation
 * [http://trac.edgewall.org/ The Trac project] -- Trac Open Source Project
 * [http://trac.edgewall.org/wiki/TracFaq Trac FAQ] -- Frequently Asked Questions
 * TracSupport --  Trac Support

For a complete list of local wiki pages, see TitleIndex.