One of the things that WlugIncorporated offers as an incentive for membership is an account on an InterNet hosted machine. This machine is called Hoiho (named after NewZealand's YellowEyedPenguin) and is available at hoiho.wlug.org.nz. See the JoinWlug page for information on how to become a paid-up member.

What it does

• Run the wiki (and personal webspace - ie serve your files in http://www.wlug.org.nz/~username).
• Allows Shell access (Check that the SSH host key matches).
• Runs a MailServer for WLUG members, with SpamAssassin & Virus scanning (available via WebMail and secure IMAP).

How to get Shell Access

If you are a paid member of WLUG then you are eligible for a Shell account on this machine. Access is only via SSH, and you will need to let us know your PublicKey so it can be installed.

If you didn't specify a username and password when you joined, you will need to send an Email to secretary at wlug.org.nz. Include either a PGP signed SSH PublicKey ($HOME/.ssh/id_dsa.pub) as an attachment, or a request to be phoned on the number you provided on your membership form. We can then assign you a password for WebMail, which you can then use to Email us a key.

If you don't know about SSHKeys, please read the SSHKeys page. It explains how to create one. We do not accept password authentication because of the large number of attempts to brute-force passwords.

Please see HoihoAcceptableUsePolicy for what you can and can't do with this machine.

Changing your password

• If you don't have a shell account, go to https://secure.wlug.org.nz/, click Password Changer, and you can change your Hoiho password.
• If you do, log in and use passwd(1).

Specifications

The server is a HP/Compaq blade chassis with 5 BL10e blades. Thanks to HP NewZealand for sponsoring this machine!

Software

The blades all run Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 (Sarge). Read about the set up at WlugAdmin.

Where is it hosted

Orcon Internet - please support our sponsors!

Possible future services

• DNS hosting (or secondary-ing) for WLUG members - could be slaved off a stealth primary on the MetaNet
• Does anyone want WLUG to run CVS/SubVersion and related tools for WLUG members?