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| This server was set up by me, [:JohanMarcusson:Independence], in the summer of 2006. In the autumn of the same year, public registration opened. Now, the server has been up and running for more than half a year, and things are working great! :) | |
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| Before this machine was taken into service, there was an older one that served as shellhost for me and some friends. When I got this new machine, I first opened it up to the same people as before. But I felt that the server and I could handle more users, and that's when I decided to make this a publicly available free shell server. As this seems to work out very good, I intend to keep the server running and adding more services as they are needed until either I myself or the users lose interest in the project. My reasons for running the server is a mix of several things; firstly, I do need/use it myself, I think it's a great way to learn about UNIX, networking etc and I also have some kind of personal need to be of use to others (however weird that may sound :P). | Blinkenshell is a free UNIX [[Shell_Account|shell]] provider. It was founded by [[independence]] in the summer of 2006 as a hobby project. |
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| I run this project as a hobby of mine, and I do not intend to make any money on the project. However, donations are very welcome and greatly appreciated. Cash or hardware is good, or anything else you can come up with ;) See [:Info/Donations:Donations]. | Blinkenshell is focused on creating a good service and a good community. There are a few things we aim to achieve, goals if you want: * Create good and reliable service * Create an open and friendly community * Support open protocols * Support open source/free software * Provide strong integrity * Provide strong security We do a few things to work towards these goals. Firstly, participating in the community is required to get an account. You are encouraged help out other users in the chat if you can. All communication with the server is done with encrypted protocols ([[SSH]]). Both remote logins and file transfers are done this way to ensure strong security. Also, strong passwords are enforced. We do not give out emails or user information to any third party, only people involved in running Blinkenshell. Take a look at the [[Info/Signup|Signup info]] if you would like to sign up for an account. My reasons for running this project and providing access to my computer for free is a mix of several things. Firstly, I do use the service myself, so why not let others in too? I also think it's a great way to learn about new stuff about UNIX, networking and security. And lastly I like the idea of providing a service that people find useful. I run this project as a hobby of mine, and I do not intend to make any money on the project. However, donations are very welcome and greatly appreciated. Cash or server hardware is great. Read more about [[Info/Donations|Donations]]. If there is anything else you would like to know, you can ask in the [[Info/IRC|chat]] or contact [[independence]]. Happy hacking! |
About
Blinkenshell is a free UNIX shell provider. It was founded by independence in the summer of 2006 as a hobby project.
Blinkenshell is focused on creating a good service and a good community. There are a few things we aim to achieve, goals if you want:
- Create good and reliable service
- Create an open and friendly community
- Support open protocols
- Support open source/free software
- Provide strong integrity
- Provide strong security
We do a few things to work towards these goals. Firstly, participating in the community is required to get an account. You are encouraged help out other users in the chat if you can. All communication with the server is done with encrypted protocols (SSH). Both remote logins and file transfers are done this way to ensure strong security. Also, strong passwords are enforced. We do not give out emails or user information to any third party, only people involved in running Blinkenshell.
Take a look at the Signup info if you would like to sign up for an account.
My reasons for running this project and providing access to my computer for free is a mix of several things. Firstly, I do use the service myself, so why not let others in too? I also think it's a great way to learn about new stuff about UNIX, networking and security. And lastly I like the idea of providing a service that people find useful.
I run this project as a hobby of mine, and I do not intend to make any money on the project. However, donations are very welcome and greatly appreciated. Cash or server hardware is great. Read more about Donations.
If there is anything else you would like to know, you can ask in the chat or contact independence.
Happy hacking!