Community Access Unix System
strafer.pixin.net
Overview
Welcome to the Pixin Community Access Unix System (CAUS)! CAUS provides free unix shells, web space, email, Usenet news, and community forums. We do not charge for any of these services. Anyone can apply for an account on this system. Basically it is "first come, first served," but some preference will be given to non-profit groups, community organizations, open-source developers, etc.
Want to learn about Unix or programming? Here's a great chance! Somewhere to put your community organization's web page? Look no further! How about sharing your expertise on your favourite subjects with other interested people? I can set up forums or mailing lists on basically any topic.
The CAUS is fully connected to the IPv6 Internet as well!
Services We Provide
- Access to a Unix shell: choose from csh, ksh or bash. From the shell you have access to editors (vim, emacs, pico), compilers (gcc, g++, Java SDK), python and perl, mail clients (mutt, pine, elm), a news reader (slrn), ssh client, text-mode web browser (links), and various other programs. Help is available for most commands by typing "man X" where "X" is the command or program name.
- Personal web space for your home page.
- A personal email address where you can send and receive mail. PGP is also available to ensure your privacy.
- Full access to our Usenet news feed.
- Community forums and local newsgroups (not yet available)
Other services may be added on request. Just ask!
Why Do You Do All This
The main goals of this service are:
- Provide a home online for individuals and organizations who might not otherwise have one.
- Provide an environment for learning about Unix and Internet technology
- Help people to help people by making connections and sharing information
This server is dedicated to the memory of Yves 'strafer' Nantel (1973-2008), a hopeless geek and one of the most generous and giving people I have ever known, who inspired me to try to give something back.
This week's star is the mongoose
Another entry in the "cute carnivore" series, we have the mongoose. Some mongooses are fairly smart and can learn simple tricks. They can be kept as pets to control vermin. (Your landlord will love you.) Mongooses giggle when mating. (I haven't tried that myself but I suspect it wouldn't go over so well.) One of their coolest features is that they are immune to snake neurotoxins because they have acetylcholine receptors! I guess that's why mongooses are sometimes used to hunt or fight venomous snakes.
