5. TriLUG Shell/Login Server

The TriLUG Shell/Login Server, fatalpha.trilug.org, is currently on vacation. But you can gain access to moya.trilug.org (or shell.trilug.org) while we rebuild fatalpha. The shell servers provides shell access to a Red Hat Linux machine. It's useful to check your mail remotely, try things out on another box, or for newbies to practice Unix commands before setting up their own box.

5.1 What is the Shell/Login Server?

The TriLUG Shell/Login Server is a COMPAQ AlphaServer DS10 466 MHz, generously donated by Compaq. Special thanks go to Inflow, our co-location provider (see Sponsors: http://www.trilug.org/sponsors.php). Access is limited to ssh, scp, and sftp... no insecure methods like telnet or ftp are allowed.

5.2 How do I get an account?

See the Overview section for information about obtaining a shell/mail server account.

5.3 Can I set up a web page?

Yes. Create a directory called public_html, make sure it has permissions of at least 755 (read/execute for everyone). Make sure your home directory has permissions of at least 711 (execute for everyone). PHP is allowed, but CGI scripts currently aren't. Upload files via scp or sftp through your ssh client. Your web URL will be http://www.trilug.org/~username/.