Linux CLSE

This CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) is deployed using Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which provides a platform to run Engineering licensed software in a Linux enviroment. It also provides access to personal and cloud-based storage for students to save their work.

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Bash Shell

Information about the Linux Bash shell.
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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

A way to run a Linux environment within a Windows CLSE system, and without the need to reboot out of the Windows OS.
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Instructlab

Starting with Fall 2025, the Linux CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) includes the ability to run InstructLab to allow for on-device AI features.
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aider

Aider lets you pair program with LLMs to start a new project or build on your existing codebase. Starting Fall 2026, the Linux CLSE is able to support running it out of you home directory.
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Articles (25)

Pinned Article How are Environment Modules used in the Linux CLSE?

Pinned Article How do I use Environment Modules to select the appropriate Instruction or Research license for a software application?

Can I install software on a CAEN lab computer?

How can I access my U-M Dropbox files on the Linux CLSE?

How can I access my U-M Google Drive files on the Linux CLSE?

How can I run Linux applications like Google Chrome which are not already installed on the CLSE?

How can I use my wired headphones on CLSE computers when booted into Linux? Can I use Bluetooth headphones?

How do I change the language on a Linux CLSE computer?

How do I set up VSCode to remotely access the CAEN Linux Login service?

How do I use the shared libraries on the Linux CLSE?

I made changes to the Bash dotfiles in my home directory, and now I can’t log into Linux CLSE computers. How do I fix this?

I'm returned to the login screen after logging in to a linux machine on campus, what can I do?

The "module" command does not work in the Terminal on a CLSE Linux computer. How can I fix this?

What changes have been made to the GNOME workspace switcher in the Linux CLSE?

What command line text editors are common in Linux?

What folders should I save my files to on a Linux CLSE computer?

What is a lock file, and how do I unlock it? How do I unlock my files in Cadence?

What is a lock file, and how do I unlock it? How do I unlock my files in Cadence?

What is the sudo command? Can I use sudo on computers running the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) for Linux?

When I log into a Linux CLSE computer, I either cannot run software (e.g. command not found), or am automatically logged out. How can I fix this?

Where can I find an online course to help me get started using Linux?

Where is my home directory stored when using Linux CLSE computers?

Why can't I run certain software applications on Linux CLSE computers?

Why does Firefox no longer run for me on Linux CLSE computers?

Why don't I see any applications when I click "Activities" in the Linux CLSE?