How to Get a Free Linux Shell Account?

It is glad to know that ShellMix.com is back and now the following article will be helpful to you.

When I stepped into University for the very first time, I was supposed to forget Windows and start loving Linux. Switching operating system is hard. No doubt one day I’ll completely switch to Linux but till date I “HAVE TO” practice Linux commands in any way. Staying late at lab was not a good idea so I found a way of practicing Linux commands without having it installed on my computer. All I need is an Internet connection. Here is a complete step-by-step guide on getting a free Linux shell account and accessing it to practice Linux commands.

Instructions:

Step 1 A site www.shellmix.com gives free shell accounts. Wait! You don’t have to visit the site. All you need is PuTTY program to create and access your shell account.

I didn’t say it is the best service. You have many options! There are lots of websites which provide free shell accounts. If you want to take a look at the list of such sites, visit:

http://shells.red-pill.eu/

http://www.bylur.net/free/

Step 2 If you already have PuTTY program skip to step 7 otherwise continue reading.

Step 3 Click here to go to PuTTY Download Page.

Step 4 When the PuTTY Download Page open, find “For Windows on Intel x86″ written below “Binaries” heading.

Step 5 Click on the “putty.exe” just after the “PuTTY:”. This will start downloading.

Step 6 You don’t have to install PuTTy on your computer, it is ready to run from the downloaded .exe file.

Step 7 Run PuTTy program by double clicking it.

Step 8 If it gives security warning click on “Run”.

Step 9 When the PuTTy launches you will see “Host name (or IP Address)”, below it type:

shellmix.com

Step 10 Set port to 30.

Step 11 Set Connection Type to SSH.

Step 12 Click “Open” at the end of the PuTTy window.

Step 13 If you get PuTTy Security Alert message. Click “Yes”

Step 14 Command Line Interface will open. It will display:

login as:

type

newuser

and hit enter

Step 15 It will ask for password as:

newuser@shellmix.com's password:

type

newuser

and hit enter

You even cannot see the password in stars so be careful while typing.

Step 16 It should display like this:

Welcome in Shell System 2006-2010
-------------------Free--Shell--account-------------------
SERVER give you access to :
HDD = 100 MB ( if you need more .... askkkkk )
MySQL = 10 MB
MySQL+SSL = YES
MySQL login name = [user-name]_sql
MySQL database name = [user-name]_sql
FTP+SSL = YES
Shell SSH = tcsh
WWW+PHP+GD+SSL = YES
Vhost = YES
MAIL+SMTP+POP3+WebMail+Antivirus+AUTH+SSL = (maildir system)
PROC = 10
IRC = YES + Oidentd
Language Programming = C, Gcc, C++, Perl, Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JAVA
SOFT = Screen,wget,unace,unrar,unzip,ekg,ekg2,mc,lynx,links,BitchX.Irssi

If you have proposition about new software please let me know on my email
admin@shellmix.com

This indicates that registration process has started. Now it will ask for log in name

Enter your login name =>

Type the login name as you like and hit enter

Step 17 Now it will ask for password as:

Enter your password =>

Type password of your choice and hit enter.

Step 18 It will ask for MySQL database password as:

Enter new password to MySQL database =>

Type password and hit enter.

TIP: You should type MySQL database password different from your account’s password.

Step 19 Then it will ask for email address:

Your email address =>

Type your email address and hit enter.

Step 20 It will ask for the text editor you want to use as:

Choose editor (press ? to see list) => [pico]:

Type ? to see the list of the editors.

pico - An easy to use and full featured editor.
vi - The classic UNIX editor. Do not choose unless you know how to use it.
vim - Is a highly configurable text editor. Improved version of the vi editor
ee - A very simple editor that may be difficult to use.
nano - Nano another editor, an enhanced free Pico clone

Type the name of your favorite editor and hit enter.

I chose vim

Step 21 Now it will ask for language as:

Choose language (Press ? In order to see list):

Type ? to see the list of available languages.

You can choose another language:
US English
PL Polish
FR French
DE German

Type US for English and hit enter.

Step 22 It will ask for your vhost:

Choose your vhost (Press ? In order to see list and help):
Here you can choose the name of your sub domain. Type ? to see your possible subdomains.

You have domian to choice :
Choose – fgfg
——————————————–
fgfg.pl – Polish domain nice and short
www.YOURUSERNAME.fgfg.pl
YOURUSERNAME.fgfg.pl
——————————————–
Choose – shell
——————————————–
shellmix.com – Global domain
www.YOURUSERNAME.shellmix.com
YOURUSERNAME.shellmix.com
——————————————–
Either type shell and hit enter or fgfg and hit enter.

Step 23 Now it will ask for your hard disk:

Choose your HARD DISK (Press ? In order to see list):

Type ? to see the list

You have hard disk for choice :
hdd1 = Part 1 250 GB
hdd2 = Part 2 250 GB
Either type hdd1 or hdd2 and hit enter.
Step 24
In the end it will display:
(L)ogin : saadsohail
(M)ySQL : mysqlsaaad
(P)ass : [NOT SHOWN]
(S)hell : tcsh
(E)ditor : /usr/local/bin/vim
(T)erminal : XShell
(B)ackspace: N
(I)nterrupt: CONTROL-C (^C)
(K)ill Key : CONTROL-U (^U)
Press ENTER to continue

Hit Enter

The Command Line Interface should close automatically.

Step 25 Now open the PuTTy again.

Step 26 In the hostname (or IP address) type:

shellmix.com

set port to 22 and hit enter.

Step 27 Command Line Interface will open asking you to enter your login name. Enter login name and hit enter.

Step 28 Then it will ask for password. Enter Password and hit enter.

Step 29 It will say that you should click the ads on shellmix.com to keep it running. Hit enter to continue.

Step 30 Enjoy your free Linux shell account