Digital Payag

This topic is for all those diehard fans of the Integrated Relay Chat or IRC. To begin with, let me dissect a few pointers for those non-irc users. I’m no expert of this field but i’ll try to explain it as correctly as possible.

IRC - It is a popular platform for chatting with friends over a network of servers. One of the most commonly use IRC chat client is mIRC and the Philippines is one of the thousands of users interacting 24/7 at undernet server (an IRC server).

Unix Shell - Like any operating system, the shell is just an environment that contains files and allows code execution for those who have access. It has many functions and uses and one of the most popular uses for IRC users is for hosting a Psybnc (Bouncer) and Bots.

Bouncer - This is not what they have in clubs and bars. This is a program that sits between the actual irc user (chatter) and the other end. Data bounces from the user to the bouncer and from the bouncer to the opposite side (could be another server or a user). The bouncer can function as an anonymity feature that enables the user to hide his/her real IP and can also function as proxy client that helps users communicate behind a firewall.

Ok let’s start getting those free shells! There are limited sources of free shells on the web and most of this free services is sooooo hard to find. That’s the very reason why i’m writing this article, which is for us to cut down the search.

Free Unix shell account at Yaphog

Our first free shell provider is from a website named Yaphog. All you have to do to get an account at Yaphog is by visiting the site and by filling up the registration form. Ok, now there are rules to follow when you are asking for an account. You have to be honest and be specific about your intentions. Prepare your best answer for this kind of questions.

Why are you asking for an account?

Why choose our service?

Read the instructions carefuly to avoid mistakes that could result to the disapproval of your request. After filling the request, all you can do now is wait, wait and wait. There are requests that could take weeks. If your lucky, your account will be emailed to you the next day.

Free Unix shell account at Aceshells

Our next free shell account provider is from a site named Aceshells. This one is a bit harder than Yaphog but a lot fun to do. At Aceshells, you will play a web-based game and work your way up to get an access. You will train a fighter, fight other fighters, and gain points as you level up. Points starts from getting your free unix shell to getting your eggdrop (a bot), your psybnc and other nifty tools. Sounds fun right?

Steps:

1. Sign-up for an account at http://www.aceshells.com/freeshell/. This first step is for registering a fighter. This is not your unix shell account but your login account for managing your fighter.

2. Login then train your fighter. Fight other fighters to level up and later on get your free Unix shell account.

Soon i’ll write an article for some tips about the best way to gain points. See you at the arena! hehe!