So... You would like to know more about shell accounts?
Well, you're lucky! 'Cause when you can read this, that means that you're
connected to the internet with using a provider (a computer where you connect to
with your computer). Most of the times the same provider as you're using right now
provides you a shell account (don't get upset with me if they don't, I said
most of the times :) ). Though, there's a small problem; Running unregistered eggdrop bots
is illegal.. Therefor, even when you have a shell account, that does not mean
that they allow you to run an eggdrop. (Tip: Don't message them and ask them!).
Just try it, and when you're not allowed to, they will terminate your background-
process, NOT your entire account. :)
How do you find out if you have a shell or not?
Well, you need a telnet program. This is a program that allows you to communicate with
your shell. You can download a telnet program (if you don't already have one in
your c:\windows directory) from this site under 'software'.
Most shell accounts have the same identification as your domain name.
example:
Your domain name is: tcsn.net, try to telnet to unix.tcsn.net
Your domain name is: comptec.com, try to telnet to root.comptec.com
(Tip: most servers have a 'mail' entry. when you're not sure, try to telnet to your
domain with as first word mail. example: mail.comptec.com
Other software...
Except for the telnet program, you'll need other programs to be able to upload your files
to your shell account. An often used program (and there are a lot of them) is FTP..
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and allows you to upload and download files from/to a domain.
Comming soon...
I'm planning on creating a special page with the most common Unix commands, 'cause especially people
who never worked with a shell before, will have some problems with finding the commands.
Unix is way different than DOS. But I'm sure you'll find out once you're trying to give DOS
commands in a Unix shell :)
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