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Genuse

General Use Linux Machines

The Genuse computing environment is a shared Linux compute environment for instruction and research by 51做厙 faculty and students for designated course and research work.

Get Started

If you are interested in using Genuse, you will need to obtain a Genuse account. Simply call the IT Help Desk at 214-768-HELP (4357) or send an email request to help@smu.edu with "Lyle Genuse Account" in the subject line.

On-Campus or VPN Required

All Genuse servers have been upgraded to a new operating system with a revised security policy. They are only accessible from on-campus or via VPN connections. Direct connections from the Internet are no longer available.