Difference between revisions of "Shells FAQ"
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− | + | === What distro is the shell server running? === | |
:Insomnia 24/7 runs on Debian stable (lenny at the time of writing) | :Insomnia 24/7 runs on Debian stable (lenny at the time of writing) | ||
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− | + | === How do I request a shell? === | |
:You go [http://insomnia247.nl/?page=shell here] and fill out the form. | :You go [http://insomnia247.nl/?page=shell here] and fill out the form. | ||
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− | + | === How long does it take for my request to be approved (or rejected)? === | |
:It varies, depending on whether or not one of our staff is currently logged in, between a few seconds and a few hours. | :It varies, depending on whether or not one of our staff is currently logged in, between a few seconds and a few hours. | ||
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− | + | === My shell request was approved, now what do I do? === | |
:You can log in by directing your ssh client to insomnia247.nl | :You can log in by directing your ssh client to insomnia247.nl | ||
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− | + | === What is an SSH client? === | |
:You should be asking yourself if you really need a shell if you need to ask this, but I digress. | :You should be asking yourself if you really need a shell if you need to ask this, but I digress. | ||
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− | + | === Will my account expire? === | |
:Short answer: No. | :Short answer: No. | ||
:Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, at least not as long as we continue to host shells. | :Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, at least not as long as we continue to host shells. | ||
− | + | === Am I allowed to run PsyBNC/znc/shroudbnc/Eggdrop/... === | |
:No, eggdrop is currently not allowed. you are allowed to run a wide variety of software, if you have doubts about a specific software package please ask us about it on irc. Any sort of gameserver and mail transfer agents are disallowed by default. | :No, eggdrop is currently not allowed. you are allowed to run a wide variety of software, if you have doubts about a specific software package please ask us about it on irc. Any sort of gameserver and mail transfer agents are disallowed by default. | ||
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− | + | === I'm running <random server X> what ports am I allowed to use? === | |
:Ports 5000-5500 are forwarded to the shell server. You can use the 'port' command to see what ports are available to you. | :Ports 5000-5500 are forwarded to the shell server. You can use the 'port' command to see what ports are available to you. | ||
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− | + | === There is a package not installed, can you install it? === | |
:Usually it will not be a problem to install packages that are available in the debian/centos stable repository. | :Usually it will not be a problem to install packages that are available in the debian/centos stable repository. | ||
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− | + | === My account has been suspended, what did I do and can it be undone? === | |
:Feel free to drop by on IRC to explain the situation. Please do keep it civil. | :Feel free to drop by on IRC to explain the situation. Please do keep it civil. | ||
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− | + | === I deleted a file I still need. Help! === | |
:insomnia247.nl runs a automated backups of all home directories at 5:40am (local time), each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | :insomnia247.nl runs a automated backups of all home directories at 5:40am (local time), each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | ||
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− | + | === I need help with my website === | |
:Please visit our dedicated page for this [[Shells_websites]] | :Please visit our dedicated page for this [[Shells_websites]] | ||
− | + | === How do I request an SVN repository / MySQL database? === | |
:Go to [https://insomnia247.nl:20000 Insomnia 24/7 Usermin] or [https://rootedker.nl:20000 Rootedker.nl Usermin] and log in with your username and password. | :Go to [https://insomnia247.nl:20000 Insomnia 24/7 Usermin] or [https://rootedker.nl:20000 Rootedker.nl Usermin] and log in with your username and password. | ||
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− | + | === Can I run a game server even though it's explicitly prohibited in the rules? === | |
:No, you unreasonable dicks. It's a small shell host and it's resources are finite. Game servers are not allowed. Ever. | :No, you unreasonable dicks. It's a small shell host and it's resources are finite. Game servers are not allowed. Ever. | ||
− | + | === My question isn't listed. What now? === | |
:Your best bet is to drop by [http://www.insomnia247.nl/?page=chat our IRC] (irc.insomnia247.nl in #shells) | :Your best bet is to drop by [http://www.insomnia247.nl/?page=chat our IRC] (irc.insomnia247.nl in #shells) | ||
:Alternatively, you can email us (cool_fire_666@hotmail.com is probably your contact address) | :Alternatively, you can email us (cool_fire_666@hotmail.com is probably your contact address) | ||
:For questions in regard to rootedker.nl please use support@rootedker.nl | :For questions in regard to rootedker.nl please use support@rootedker.nl |
Revision as of 14:51, 25 February 2011
Contents
- 1 What distro is the shell server running?
- 2 How do I request a shell?
- 3 How long does it take for my request to be approved (or rejected)?
- 4 My shell request was approved, now what do I do?
- 5 What is an SSH client?
- 6 Will my account expire?
- 7 Am I allowed to run PsyBNC/znc/shroudbnc/Eggdrop/...
- 8 I'm running <random server X> what ports am I allowed to use?
- 9 There is a package not installed, can you install it?
- 10 My account has been suspended, what did I do and can it be undone?
- 11 I deleted a file I still need. Help!
- 12 I need help with my website
- 13 How do I request an SVN repository / MySQL database?
- 14 Can I run a game server even though it's explicitly prohibited in the rules?
- 15 My question isn't listed. What now?
What distro is the shell server running?
- Insomnia 24/7 runs on Debian stable (lenny at the time of writing)
- rootedker.nl runs on CentOS 5
How do I request a shell?
- You go here and fill out the form.
- Or the rootedkernel homepage.
How long does it take for my request to be approved (or rejected)?
- It varies, depending on whether or not one of our staff is currently logged in, between a few seconds and a few hours.
- As a rule of thumb we always try to process your request within 24 hours.
My shell request was approved, now what do I do?
- You can log in by directing your ssh client to insomnia247.nl
- Alternatively if you have an account on rootedker.nl you can direct your ssh session there.
What is an SSH client?
- You should be asking yourself if you really need a shell if you need to ask this, but I digress.
- On windows you can use PuTTY
Will my account expire?
- Short answer: No.
- Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, at least not as long as we continue to host shells.
Am I allowed to run PsyBNC/znc/shroudbnc/Eggdrop/...
- No, eggdrop is currently not allowed. you are allowed to run a wide variety of software, if you have doubts about a specific software package please ask us about it on irc. Any sort of gameserver and mail transfer agents are disallowed by default.
- We ask you to download all sources at the official websites to avoid any backdoored source. If your processes are backdoored your account can be suspended without notice.
I'm running <random server X> what ports am I allowed to use?
- Ports 5000-5500 are forwarded to the shell server. You can use the 'port' command to see what ports are available to you.
- For more information on ports, go here shells_ports
There is a package not installed, can you install it?
- Usually it will not be a problem to install packages that are available in the debian/centos stable repository.
- Drop by on IRC if you have a request.
My account has been suspended, what did I do and can it be undone?
- Feel free to drop by on IRC to explain the situation. Please do keep it civil.
- If a misunderstanding led to your suspension the staff may re-evaluate it.
- Any decision made by the staff is completely at their discretion.
I deleted a file I still need. Help!
- insomnia247.nl runs a automated backups of all home directories at 5:40am (local time), each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- rootedker.nl does not.
- For more information about backups go to Shells_backup
I need help with my website
- Please visit our dedicated page for this Shells_websites
How do I request an SVN repository / MySQL database?
- Go to Insomnia 24/7 Usermin or Rootedker.nl Usermin and log in with your username and password.
- You will find a form to request these additional resources under Applications -> Custom commands.
Can I run a game server even though it's explicitly prohibited in the rules?
- No, you unreasonable dicks. It's a small shell host and it's resources are finite. Game servers are not allowed. Ever.
My question isn't listed. What now?
- Your best bet is to drop by our IRC (irc.insomnia247.nl in #shells)
- Alternatively, you can email us (cool_fire_666@hotmail.com is probably your contact address)
- For questions in regard to rootedker.nl please use support@rootedker.nl