Tips on getting a free shell account
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- This is generic list of tips, details for shellium are here
This is a short description of how to get a free shell. Here are some tips from those who have a little experience in this scene.
- Always read the website and examine the forum carefully, if one is provided.
- If the free shell hoster has an IRC channel, join that channel.
- Most importantly, be patient. It takes time to get a free shell. The better the shell, the longer it may be before you get an account.
- If a request form is available, provide as much info as you can. Share something about yourself. Also, explain why the shell provider must give you a shell. State what you want to do with your shell. If you must give a reason, running bnc or bot (eggdrop) is often not a valid reason.
- Note that if you want to use IRC, it's often not possible to connect to popular networks (e.g. ircnet, quakenet, dalnet, undernet, efnet) with most free shells.
- Don't get K- or G-lined from any IRC servers while you are on your Shellium account.
- You must have enough experience with Linux to use your shell effectively. Paid shells may offer more services, but free shells can be just as good as paid, though they always offer less services than the paid ones. Also, be patient. You can always report bugs to the free shell provider, and they will try fix that ASAP. Also seek help if there are programs that you want to use which are not installed. Every shell provider will install such programs if needed.
- Don't act stupid or lame. Be helpful and stay friendly on the irc channel. This is the bottom line because some free shell providers are also a community.
- Don't harass admins about a shell account. Be patient.
- Always follow the directions the provider gives you.
Normally, it takes one week to get a free shell if there is a signup/request form. For some of the better providers, it can take much longer.
If you want to see what free shells are, or check if it's possible to connect a shell, use m-net. That free shell provides you with a direct shell after you make a request. Ok, that shell is useless (in my opinion, unless you only want learn some Linux), but is fine for testing purpose.
Two links of free shell listings:
This HOWTO was writen by Thuru, for questions you can find him on the quakenet and freenode IRC networks.
