Linux & Unix
192 sites
http://freeshell.org/
SDF Public Access UNIX System, established in 1987, offers free shell accounts and a community platform built around UNIX, the Fediverse, and vintage computing systems. Members can access services including Gopher, IRC, Git, Mastodon, Minecraft, Telnet, and even dialup, making it a remarkable living piece of internet history.
https://rasmus.remotes.club/remotes2.html
A detailed technical walkthrough by Rasmus (of PHP fame) on setting up a shared shell server called remotes.club on a VPS, covering Debian configuration, user management, mail forwarding with Postfix, and DKIM signing. The guide is packed with verbatim command-line instructions and configuration snippets, making it a practical reference for anyone wanting to run a small community server.
https://linuxguideandhints.com/
Linux Guide and Hints is a technical documentation site by remyabel and nazunalika covering system administration for Fedora, Rocky Linux, and CentOS Stream. It includes tutorials on FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, PXE booting, IPv6 tunnels, SELinux best practices, and exam prep for enterprise Linux certifications.
http://ipodlinux.org/
The iPodLinux Project is an open source effort to port a customized uClinux kernel onto Apple iPods, complete with a custom interface called podzilla and additional modules that extend far beyond Apple's stock firmware. Visitors can find installation guides, troubleshooting docs, a project status tracker, and a full list of supported iPod generations, making it an essential hub for anyone wanting to run Linux on their device.
https://notes.neeasade.net/
A sprawling technical notes site by neeasade, covering Linux ricing, NixOS configurations, Emacs workflows, shell scripting, and window manager setups like BSPWM. The site reads like a living knowledge base, blending personal projects, automation tips, and occasional musings into one well-linked archive.
https://benharri.remotes.club/
Ben's minimal personal page introduces him as an admin of tilde.team and tilde.club, two public-access Unix community servers in the tilde tradition. A brief but charming snapshot of a person deeply involved in the modern tilde/pubnix community who writes C# professionally.
https://soucy.cc/
hs0ucy runs a small self-hosted internet server out of a basement on an HP Mini 110, powered by OpenBSD 7.8 i386. The landing page is a minimalist ASCII splash screen linking to a personal Hugo site and a wiki, making it a charming example of hobbyist self-hosting culture.
https://grymoire.com/Unix/Find.html
Bruce Barnett's comprehensive tutorial on the Unix 'find' command covers everything from basic file searching to advanced techniques using xargs, cpio, file permissions, and expressions. Part of the larger Grymoire Unix reference collection, this page is a go-to resource for anyone looking to master one of the most essential Unix/Linux command-line tools.
https://distro.tube/
Derek Taylor (DT) runs DistroTube, a hub for GNU/Linux enthusiasts featuring videos, articles, and tutorials about free and open source software. Built entirely in Emacs using Org Mode, the site reflects DT's deep commitment to the Linux philosophy and serves as the official home of his popular YouTube and Odysee video channel.
https://rawtext.club/
rawtext.club is a small community shell server offering access to shell accounts, local email, and hosting for gemini, gopher, and HTML content, embracing a slow, deliberate approach to internet culture. Users can connect via local chat and participate in a community built around a shared social contract and a philosophy of minimalism and intentionality online.