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| Hi there, and welcome to Blinkenshell.org! This is a '''free UNIX shell provider'''. Here you can get your own personal [[Shell_Account|shell account]] on a Linux Server for free! The only requirements is that you actively participate in our community and follow the rules and guidelines. | Welcome to Blinkenshell! This is a '''free UNIX shell provider'''. Here you can get your own personal [[Shell_Account|shell account|title=What is a shell account?]] on a Linux server for free! The only requirements is that you actively participate in our community and follow the [[Info/Rules|rules]]. |
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| Blinkenshell is an online community with helpful and friendly users who are curious to learn more about interesting technologies and computers. You can read more about Blinkenshell and it's history here: [[Info/About| About Blinkenshell]]. | Blinkenshell is a mature shell provider, the service has been online for over two years (since summer 2006) and there are more than 300 user accounts registered. We're still accepting new members, if you're interested in signing up for an account take a look at the '''[[Info/Signup|Signup info]]'''. |
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| This is a great place to be if you are looking for somewhere to learn more about [[UNIX]], networking, programming or meet other people with similar interests as yours. Many people use the shell to run a screened irssi (IRC client) or host a webpage for example. For some other common usage scenarios of a shell account, take a look here: [[UsageScenarios]]. Blinkenshell is a mature shell provider, the service has been online for over two years and there are more than 300 user accounts registered. We're still accepting new members of course, if you're interested in signing up for an account take a look at the [[Info/Signup|Signup Info]]. |
Blinkenshell is built around an online community with friendly and helpful users. This is a great place to be if you are looking for somewhere to learn more about [[UNIX]], networking, programming or meet other people with similar interests as yours. Many use their shell accounts to run an always-online IRC client (screened irssi) or host a webpage for example. Read about some other common [[UsageScenarios|usage scenarios|title=Why do I need a shell account?]]. |
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| If you have any questions or just want to talk to us, come on in and [[Info/IRC|join our chat room]]! (IRC: #blinkenshell @ irc.allshells.net) | Read more about the [[Info/About|Blinkenshell]] project and it's history. If you have any questions or just want to talk to us, come on in and join the [[Info/IRC|chat]]! (#blinkenshell @ irc.allshells.net) |
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| * IRC access via irssi, weechat, BitchX or ircII (gnu screen allowed -> detachable). Connectable to all major IRCnets (via IPv4 or [[IPv6]]). No Bots or bouncers allowed! | * IRC access via irssi, weechat, BitchX or ircII (gnu screen allowed -> detachable). Connectable to all major IRCnets (via IPv4 or [[IPv6]]). '''No bots or bouncers allowed!''' |
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| * Network diagnostics: ping, dig, whois, geoiplookup | * Network diagnostics: ping, traceroute, dig, nslookup, whois, geoiplookup |
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| Programs/software installed on Blinkenshell: [[Info/Software|Software]]. Why would you need all this? Take a look at some common [[UsageScenarios]]. | [[Info/Software|Programs/software]] installed on Blinkenshell. Why would you need all this? Take a look at some common [[UsageScenarios|usage scenarios]]. |
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| * Connection: 8 Mbit/s downstream, 1 Mbit/s upstream (ADSL, Static IP, Reverse DNS, [[Info/IPv6|IPv6 Tunnel]]) | * Connection: 8 Mbit/s downstream, 1 Mbit/s upstream (ADSL, Static IP, Reverse DNS, [[Info/IPv6|IPv6]]) |
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| * Admin Email: [[JohanMarcusson|independence]] at blinkenlights.se | * Admin E-mail: [[JohanMarcusson|independence]] at blinkenlights.se |
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| This website is based on MoinMoin wiki engine. You can edit the contents of the pages by logging in with your signup account or creating a wiki user (a wiki user is not the same thing as a system account, you can not SSH to the server with this account.) | This website is based on MoinMoin wiki engine. You can edit the contents of the pages by logging in with your [[Info/Signup|signup account]]. |
Blinkenshell - Free UNIX Shell Accounts!
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Welcome to Blinkenshell! This is a free UNIX shell provider. Here you can get your own personal shell account on a Linux server for free! The only requirements is that you actively participate in our community and follow the rules.
Blinkenshell is a mature shell provider, the service has been online for over two years (since summer 2006) and there are more than 300 user accounts registered. We're still accepting new members, if you're interested in signing up for an account take a look at the Signup info.
Blinkenshell is built around an online community with friendly and helpful users. This is a great place to be if you are looking for somewhere to learn more about UNIX, networking, programming or meet other people with similar interests as yours. Many use their shell accounts to run an always-online IRC client (screened irssi) or host a webpage for example. Read about some other common usage scenarios.
Keep in mind that the server is located in my basement and is not intended for any commercial use. It doesn't cost anything to use and does not provide any guaranteed uptime, availability, quality of service or any warranty. This is a hobby project!
Read more about the Blinkenshell project and it's history.
If you have any questions or just want to talk to us, come on in and join the chat! (#blinkenshell @ irc.allshells.net)
Current events
- Everything up and running, we are accepting new registrations.
- IPv6 now available on Titan!
Overview
Service |
Titan (Free account) |
SSH & SFTP Access |
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Disk Quota |
50 MB |
Background Processes |
2 |
Detach (GNU Screen) |
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IPv4 & IPv6 IRC access |
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Bouncer (BNC) |
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IRC bots |
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SSH Tunneling |
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Website |
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PHP & CGI |
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MySQL DB |
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Monthly Price |
0$ (Free!) |
Setup Fee |
0$ (Free!) |
Services
- 50 MiB Quota (25 MiB homedir + 25 MiB for website)
IRC access via irssi, weechat, BitchX or ircII (gnu screen allowed -> detachable). Connectable to all major IRCnets (via IPv4 or IPv6). No bots or bouncers allowed!
- IM: centerim (ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Jabbec), pidgin/finch (AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo), tmsnc (MSN), ekg (gadugadu), mcabber (Jabber)
- Development environment: compilers (C, C++), interpreters (Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby), editors (Emacs, nano, VIm), utilities (diff, Subversion, CVS, Bazaar, GIT)
Info/Webhosting http://<username>.blinkenshell.org (PHP, CGI, SSI, custom .htaccess)
SQL Databases via SQLite or MySQL
E-Mail access via mutt or pine, get your own email address (or forward) at blinkenshell: username@blinkenshell.org Webmail, SMTP and IMAPs access
- Browse the web via text-based browsers such as links2 and elinks. Textbased FTP clients.
- Network diagnostics: ping, traceroute, dig, nslookup, whois, geoiplookup
Programs/software installed on Blinkenshell. Why would you need all this? Take a look at some common usage scenarios.
Server info
- CPU: 1.83 GHz AMD
- RAM: 2048 MB DDR
Connection: 8 Mbit/s downstream, 1 Mbit/s upstream (ADSL, Static IP, Reverse DNS, IPv6)
- UPS: 700VA
OS: Gentoo Linux
- Location: Linkoping, Sweden
Contact
Support/Help: Support info
Admin E-mail: independence at blinkenlights.se
More
Info - Links to pages with more information about Blinkenshell.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions and answers.
Links - Some external links.
This website is based on MoinMoin wiki engine. You can edit the contents of the pages by logging in with your signup account.