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;What distro is the shell server running?
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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?
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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)?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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/...
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=== 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?
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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?
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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?
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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!
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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
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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?
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=== 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?
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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?
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=== 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

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