|
Size: 2168
Comment:
|
Size: 2090
Comment: server migration 2010
|
| Deletions are marked like this. | Additions are marked like this. |
| Line 3: | Line 3: |
| Blinkenshell.org is a free UNIX shell host. What this basically means is that we have a UNIX-server, where you can create an account and login to run your programs, for free. Why would you like to run your programs on some other machine than your own? Well, there are several reasons. Maybe your connection is losy, but you want to be connected to IRC without being disconnected all the time. Maybe you want to be able to turn your computer off when you go to sleep, but still have some programs running. Or maybe, you want to use some program that you can't/don't want to install, for examlpe you want to publish a website but can't serve it from your home box. Maybe you don't have access to a UNIX-system but you want to learn how to use one. There are lots and lots of reasons for using a shell host, it's a very powerful and flexible service (but also requires quite a lot from the user.) | Blinkenshell is a free UNIX [[Shell_Account|shell]] provider. It was founded by [[independence]] in the summer of 2006 as a hobby project. |
| Line 5: | Line 5: |
| Blinkenshells main server is named Titan, and was set up by me (JohanMarcusson) in the summer of 2006. Later that autumn, I opened up for public access. The service has now been running for almost a year, and things seems to be working out really good. I will keep this service running for as long as me and my users still have an interrest in having it. You are very welcome to help out with running this thing if you want, just talk to JohanMarcusson (aka independence). | 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 |
| Line 7: | Line 13: |
| 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 to you ;-) ) | 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. |
| Line 9: | Line 15: |
| 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]. | Take a look at the [[Info/Signup|Signup info]] if you would like to sign up for an account. |
| Line 11: | Line 17: |
| If there is anything else you would like to know, you can ask in the [:Info/IRC:chat]. | 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. |
| Line 13: | Line 19: |
| If you want to sign up for an account, take a look at the [:Info/Signup:signup info]. | 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]]. In August 2010 just before the four year anniversary, Blinkenshell went through some major changes while moving to a new server. More information can be found in [[http://independence.blinkenshell.org/blog/2010/08/08/new-server/|blog]] posts arond this time. If there is anything else you would like to know, you can ask in the [[Info/IRC|chat]] or contact [[independence]]. |
| Line 16: | Line 26: |
| / JohanMarcusson aka Independence |
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.
In August 2010 just before the four year anniversary, Blinkenshell went through some major changes while moving to a new server. More information can be found in blog posts arond this time.
If there is anything else you would like to know, you can ask in the chat or contact independence.
Happy hacking!