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#pragma description Free UNIX shell service.
#pragma keywords shell account, shell service, free shell, unix shell
#pragma description Blinkenshell provides users with free UNIX shell accounts. Use textbased IRC clients, web browsers, email clients, compile your own programs, host webpages and more.
#pragma keywords free shell account, free unix shell, shell account, irc, shell, unix, irssi, screen, blinkenshell
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Hi there, and welcome to Blinkenshell.org! This is a '''free UNIX shell provider''', I (JohanMarcusson aka Independence) provide free shell accounts on a Linux server provided that you actively participate in our community and follow the rules and guidelines.
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The service is intended to create a community with users who are curious to learn more about computers and related technologies. [:Info/About:More info]. This is a great place to be if you are looking for somewhere to learn more about ["UNIX"], networking, programming etc or if you just want a nice place to run your [:Info/IRC:IRC]-client from or host your webpage at. You can read more about what's included in the offer below, and yes - it's all free! Take a look at some more common ["UsageScenarios"]. ## If you're translating, just refer to the english page. See Start/SE for example.
'''Translations:''' [ [[Start/FR|Français]] {{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/fr.png}} ] - [ [[Start/SV|Svenska]] {{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/se.png}} ] - [ [[Start/DE|Deutsch]] {{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/de.png}} ] - [ [[Start/SR|Serbian]] {{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/rs.png}} ]
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Blinkenshell is now a fairly mature shell provider, the service has been online for over a year now and we've passed 100 users some time ago. We're still accepting new members ofcourse, and we're expanding the community. If you want to sign up, take a look at the [:Info/Signup:Signup Info]. 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.

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 here: [[Info/About| About Blinkenshell]].

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. For some common usage scenarios of a shell account, take a look here: [[UsageScenarios]].

Blinkenshell is a fairly mature shell provider, the service has been online for over a year now, we've passed 100 users accounts some time ago and still growing fast. 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]].
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If you have any questions or just want to talk to us, come on in and join the [:Info/IRC:chat channel]! 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)
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 * PasswordPolicy updated.
 * New: [http://blinkenshell.org/lists/?p=subscribe Sign up for Blinkenshell's Newsletter!]
 * The [[Info/MUD|MUD]] is back online again (now accepts remote connections too)
 * MoinMoin wiki engine upgraded to 1.6.1
 * [[Planet_Blinkenshell]] - an aggregation of blogs of Blinkenshell's members. Here you can read about news/changes on Blinkenshell (my blog) and random postings from other members.
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||<tablewidth="500px">'''Service''' ||'''[http://titan.blinkenshell.org Titan] (Free account) ''' ||
||SSH & SFTP Access ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||<tablewidth="500px">'''Service''' ||'''[[http://titan.blinkenshell.org|Titan]] (Free account) ''' ||
||SSH & SFTP Access ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
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||Detach (GNU Screen) ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||IPv4 IRC access ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||Bouncer (BNC) ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/delete.png ||
||IRC bots ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/delete.png ||
||SSH Tunneling ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/delete.png ||
||Website ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||PHP & CGI ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||MySQL DB ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||E-Mail ||http://blinkenshell.org/media/moindata/accept.png ||
||Detach (GNU Screen) ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
||IPv4 IRC access ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
||Bouncer (BNC) ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/delete.png}} ||
||IRC bots ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/delete.png}} ||
||SSH Tunneling ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/delete.png}} ||
||Website ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
||PHP & CGI ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
||MySQL DB ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
||E-Mail ||{{http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png}} ||
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== Services ==
 * Secure remote login and file transfers via [[SSH]] and [[SFTP]].
 * 50 MB Quota (25 MB for homedir and 25 MB for website)
 * IRC access via irssi, weechat, BitchX or ircII (gnu screen allowed -> detachable). Connectable to all major IRCnets (via IPv4). 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]] (MySQL not enabled by default, ask for setup)
 * E-Mail access via mutt or pine, get your own email address (or forward) at blinkenshell: username@blinkenshell.org Webmail, SMTP and IMAPs access (not enabled by default, ask for setup)
 * [[Games]]: [[MUD|MUDs]] and other text-based games
 * Browse the web via text-based browsers such as links2 and elinks. Textbased FTP clients.
 * Network diagnostics: ping, tracepath, host (DNS lookup)
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== Services ==
 * Secure remote login and file transfers via ["SSH"] and ["SFTP"].
 * 50 MB Quota (25 MB for homedir and 25 MB for website)
 * IRC access via irssi, BitchX or ircII in screen (detachable). Connectable to all major IRCnets (via IPv4). No Bots or bouncers allowed!
 * IM: CenterICQ (ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, MSN), tmsnc (MSN), ekg (gadugadu), pidgin (AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo)
 * Development environment: compilers (C, C++ etc), interpreters (Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby), code editors (Emacs, nano, VIm), utilities (Subversion, CVS, Bazaar, GIT)
 * ["Info/Webhosting"] `http://<username>.blinkenshell.org` (["PHP"], ["CGI"], SSI, custom .htaccess)
 * SQL Databases via SQLite or ["MySQL"] (MySQL not enabled by default, ask for setup)
 * E-Mail access via mutt or pine, get your own email address (or forward) at blinkenshell: username@blinkenshell.org Webmail, SMTP and IMAPs access (not enabled by default, ask for setup)
 * ["Games"]: [:MUD:MUDs] and other text-based games
 * Browse the web via text-based browsers such as links2 and elinks.
Why would you need all this? Take a look at some common ["UsageScenarios"].
Why would you need all this? Take a look at some common [[UsageScenarios]].
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 * RAM: 1024 MB DDR  * RAM: 2048 MB DDR
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 * UPS
 * OS: GNU/Linux, Gentoo Linux
 * Location: Linkoping, Sweden [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Linköping&sll=58.631217,15.556641&sspn=21.567188,55.107422&ie=UTF8&z=5&ll=58.401712,15.644531&spn=21.705367,55.107422&om=1 Google maps]
 * ["OperationalStatus"], [http://blinkenshell.org/uptime.txt Uptime]
 * UPS: 700VA
 * OS: [[http://www.gentoo.org|Gentoo Linux]]
 * Location: Linkoping, Sweden [[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Linköping&sll=58.631217,15.556641&sspn=21.567188,55.107422&ie=UTF8&z=5&ll=58.401712,15.644531&spn=21.705367,55.107422&om=1|Google maps]]
 * [[OperationalStatus]], [[http://blinkenshell.org/uptime.txt|Top Uptimes]]
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Contact JohanMarcusson:

* [:Info/IRC:IRC]: '''#blinkenshell @ irc.overloadx.net''' ( Webchat access available at: http://blinkenshell.org/cgiirc/ )
 * Email: [:JohanMarcusson:independence] at blinkenlights.se
Contact info for JohanMarcusson, Blinkenshell admin and founder:
 * [[Info/IRC|IRC]]: '''#blinkenshell @ irc.allshells.net''' ( Webchat access available at: http://blinkenshell.org/cgiirc/ )
 * Email: [[JohanMarcusson|independence]] at blinkenlights.se
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 * See menu on the right hand side of the page
* ["Info"] - Links to pages with more information about Blinkenshell.
 * ["FAQ"] - Frequently asked questions and answers.
 * ["Links"] - Some external links.
 * [[Info]] - Links to pages with more information about Blinkenshell.
 * [[FAQ]] - Frequently asked questions and answers.
 * [[Links]] - Some external links.
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 * Information in other languages: [:accueil:French] (feel free to do more translations!)
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This website is based on MoinMoin wiki engine. You can edit the contents of the pages by 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 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.)

Blinkenshell - Free UNIX Shell Accounts!

Translations: [ Français http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/fr.png ] - [ Svenska http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/se.png ] - [ Deutsch http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/de.png ] - [ Serbian http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/icons/rs.png ]

Hi there, and welcome to Blinkenshell.org! 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 and guidelines.

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 here: About Blinkenshell.

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. For some common usage scenarios of a shell account, take a look here: UsageScenarios.

Blinkenshell is a fairly mature shell provider, the service has been online for over a year now, we've passed 100 users accounts some time ago and still growing fast. We're still accepting new members of course, if you're interested in signing up for an account take a look at the Signup Info.

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!

If you have any questions or just want to talk to us, come on in and join our chat room! (IRC: #blinkenshell @ irc.allshells.net)

Current events

  • The MUD is back online again (now accepts remote connections too)

  • MoinMoin wiki engine upgraded to 1.6.1

  • Planet_Blinkenshell - an aggregation of blogs of Blinkenshell's members. Here you can read about news/changes on Blinkenshell (my blog) and random postings from other members.

  • Everything up and running, we are accepting new registrations.

Overview

Service

Titan (Free account)

SSH & SFTP Access

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

Disk Quota

50 MB

Background Processes

2

Detach (GNU Screen)

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

IPv4 IRC access

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

Bouncer (BNC)

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/delete.png

IRC bots

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/delete.png

SSH Tunneling

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/delete.png

Website

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

PHP & CGI

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

MySQL DB

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

E-Mail

http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accept.png

Monthly Price

0$ (Free!)

Setup Fee

0$ (Free!)

Services

  • Secure remote login and file transfers via SSH and SFTP.

  • 50 MB Quota (25 MB for homedir and 25 MB for website)
  • IRC access via irssi, weechat, BitchX or ircII (gnu screen allowed -> detachable). Connectable to all major IRCnets (via IPv4). 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 (MySQL not enabled by default, ask for setup)

  • E-Mail access via mutt or pine, get your own email address (or forward) at blinkenshell: username@blinkenshell.org Webmail, SMTP and IMAPs access (not enabled by default, ask for setup)

  • Games: MUDs and other text-based games

  • Browse the web via text-based browsers such as links2 and elinks. Textbased FTP clients.
  • Network diagnostics: ping, tracepath, host (DNS lookup)

Why would you need all this? Take a look at some common UsageScenarios.

Server info

Contact

Contact info for JohanMarcusson, Blinkenshell admin and founder:

More

  • Info - Links to pages with more information about Blinkenshell.

  • FAQ - Frequently asked questions and answers.

  • Links - Some external links.

  • TitleIndex - Index of all the pages on this site.

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.)