Tandem Image for UTM Virtual Machine Suitable for M1/M2/M3 Mac Users
Abstract
Tandem Image for UTM Virtual Machine Suitable for M1/M2/M3 Mac Users This image provides a ready-to-use virtual machine image of Ubuntu 22.04 with Tandem pre-installed and compiled, specifically designed for Mac users with M1/M2 chips. Follow these simple steps to get started: Steps to Install: Install UTM on Your Mac: Visit the UTM website and download the latest version of UTM. Install UTM by following the instructions provided on the website. Download the Tandem Ubuntu Image: Download the Ubuntu 22.04 image with Tandem pre-installed. Import the Image into UTM: Open UTM on your Mac. Click on the “+” button to create a new virtual machine. Choose the option to import an existing image. Select the downloaded Ubuntu 22.04 Tandem image file and follow the prompts to complete the import. Start the Virtual Machine: After the import process is complete, you will see the new virtual machine listed in UTM. Click on the virtual machine and press the “Play” button to start it. Username/password: ubuntu/ubuntu Using Tandem: Once the virtual machine boots up, Tandem will be ready to use. You can start working with Tandem immediately without any additional setup. Support: If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please visit our support or GitHub pages. Tandem version The current tandem version available on the image was compiled on Aug 29, 2025 (commit ID: 3bc21e3933f0d38297ec7684c08714075e9d646b). The Tandem code is documented in Uphoff, C., May, D. A., & Gabriel, A. A. (2023). A discontinuous Galerkin method for sequences of earthquakes and aseismic slip on multiple faults using unstructured curvilinear grids. Geophysical Journal International, 233(1), 586-626. 10.1093/gji/ggac467 Gabriel et al., (2025), Tandem: An Open-Source High-Performance Computing Volumetric Software to Model Sequences of Earthquakes and Aseismic Slip Across Complex Fault Systems, https://doi.org/10.31223/X5V75G
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 12 December 2026