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Hi there!
I'm not familiar with unix , bsd or linux etc.
i'm alwiz using windows coz i do so much work with it *sigh*

anyway , i'm so interested in irc stuff such as compiling eggdrop , psybnc , bnc , ezbounce on shell.

is there a way to create "unix shell wannabe" on windows?
i know cygwin can do that. but i need some support and information from u guyz. i think juz installing cygwin doesnt do anything rite? still need some add on.

installing some unix utilities on windows can make my dream come true?

or is there any software on net such as cygwin?
ppl can ssh to my pc and log in like normal shell server ( i'm using win!)


that's all .. hope to hear from u guyz soon!

p/s : sorry my english not so good! hehe

I suggest you install a linux distro on your computer. That's the best way to learn linux stuff. You can use dual-boot for that.

http://www.geocities.com/epark/linux/gr ... HOWTO.html

Why don't you keep being active on the forums and get shell account? Then you'll have a [i]real[/i] Unix-like shell to play with!

revolver wrote:Hi there!
I'm not familiar with unix , bsd or linux etc.
i'm alwiz using windows coz i do so much work with it *sigh*

anyway , i'm so interested in irc stuff such as compiling eggdrop , psybnc , bnc , ezbounce on shell.

is there a way to create "unix shell wannabe" on windows?
i know cygwin can do that. but i need some support and information from u guyz. i think juz installing cygwin doesnt do anything rite? still need some add on.

installing some unix utilities on windows can make my dream come true?

or is there any software on net such as cygwin?
ppl can ssh to my pc and log in like normal shell server ( i'm using win!)


that's all .. hope to hear from u guyz soon!

p/s : sorry my english not so good! hehe

Dude, this might help you to run an sshd on Windows: http://pigtail.net/LRP/printsrv/cygwin-sshd.html
i did tested it and its working very good, but the only problem that i didn't liked that cygwin is creating /cygwin_drives(or something like that was) - an access to all available hdd partitions. - so when u give/create an user account which will be used from someone else - he can access ur documents, everything - eh, if u r good in the securing your folders that might not happend.

agree with Rommaster, split your Ntfs partition to ext2 and swap, and install real linux distro boot from lilo menager what os you want and enjoy

You will need to install components like sshd and stuff for Cygwin to make people able to logon to your system. But be aware that Cygwin uses windows users, therefore you should be familar with setting up secure settings for your system with naitive Windows functions, else they will be able to gain administration/root access on your machine.

I hope I need to mention that I strongly discourage about using Cygwin as a shell login for others as long they arent close friends.

An alternative would be to run a 2nd OS (simultanly) ^-^

Executable wrote:Dude, this might help you to run an sshd on Windows: http://pigtail.net/LRP/printsrv/cygwin-sshd.html
i did tested it and its working very good, but the only problem that i didn't liked that cygwin is creating /cygwin_drives(or something like that was) - an access to all available hdd partitions. - so when u give/create an user account which will be used from someone else - he can access ur documents, everything - eh, if u r good in the securing your folders that might
not happend.

There's a native version of openssh available for windows if I remember correctly, it doesn't seem very worthwhile running a port :/

Get linux, it's useful ;]

well , personally I'd worry about socket programming before even thinking about how-to install a shell system on my pc.
there is no reason why to do so unless it's just for the fun..hehe

Netmaster

Hey,

Use a program called VM-Ware, I think. You can install a linux distro and run it within your windows installation, nice way to emulate a linux installation if you ask me.

~Bandit

Another vote for vwmare and a linux distro. Its a hassle free way of getting to know more linux stuff, which is the best option in the long run.

Just keep being active on the forumn and get a free shell account.

You could just give one of the many Linux live CDs a try, if your just looking for something to practice on.

Don't bother with VM-ware, it's not good if you're not using it for full OS use. I'd say just install a normal cygwin shell, or get one here. don't bother with the sshd, because `ssh localhost` is stupid.

Also, if you want a live-CD, for live or installing, ubuntu will send the CD free of charge by mail. (better than downloading, even if it takes a few weeks)

Another option is to boot a Umsdos Linux from Windows, like ZipSlack or Linux for Windows and the like, you could also try this:

http://www.colinux.org/

And you could of course use a Live CD.