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martinmcd martinmcd
 
December 16, 2008 08:17 AM

What can I do with a shell account on a Linux server?

Answers that make sense to a non *nix user preferred. Links to simple tutorials are OK. I don't mind learning, but I really just want to have fun with my new shell account.
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powerfulma... powerfulma...
 
 December 16, 2008 08:41 AM
A shell account is a personal account that gives a user access to a Unix shell on another machine, usually through ssh (and historically telnet.) With a shell account one can log into a remote server and run commands on it. It is very useful when one wants to try out another operating system, to get more out of IRC for example by running an IRC robot such as Eggdrop, to host a website, or to use some E-mail services. Most servers allow users to connect at all times 24/7. There is a possibility to attach the programs by using the GNU screen terminal multiplexer.

http://www.red-pill.eu/freeunix.shtml
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shareme shareme
 
December 16, 2008 09:27 AM
Depends upon your skills and knowledge. usually everything from setting up DNS, mail servers and etc.

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akashs04 akashs04
 
December 16, 2008 09:34 AM
Shell account is the most basic kind of Internet account, provided by your ISP. It is a text-based account that allows the user to access files remotely, compile binaries, run programs and to do most of the tasks that can be done in text mode.

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