From 2ebe2cc18fa9452b2318d5fc31d15ad2d68aaa94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ahriman Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:53:34 -0400 Subject: extra info on things a user shouldn't run, also mentioned renice --- html/faq.html | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) (limited to 'html/faq.html') diff --git a/html/faq.html b/html/faq.html index 436504d..8cd73b1 100644 --- a/html/faq.html +++ b/html/faq.html @@ -32,10 +32,11 @@ (like nmap), then it's probably not a big deal. Either hop on IRC and ask in #institute or send an email to admins@tilde.institute

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If you compile something on your own that you know you shouldn't be running (like a bittorrent client or a + cryptocurrency miner), then you can expect to be summarily ejected from the server.

How do I authenticate with SMTP remotely?

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Only local access to SMTP is allowed. However, you can use an SSH tunnel on your machine to send mail. -

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Only local access to SMTP is allowed. However, you can use an SSH tunnel on your machine to send mail.

ssh -nNTL 25:localhost:25 tilde.institute

You won't need to supply a username or password when sending mail via localhost:25 this way, since you're already authenticated via SSH.

@@ -47,7 +48,7 @@

Generally, yes. If you're running something that's using a ton of resources or in some way affecting other users or the general use of the system, then we'll kill it. Just be aware of what you're running and how it may affect the system and other - users.

+ users, and if you think something will be using a bunch of CPU, please renice the process.

Are IRC bots allowed?

Yes, though there are restrictions on their use on the tilde.chat IRC network. They should @@ -64,4 +65,4 @@ - \ No newline at end of file + -- cgit 1.4.1-2-gfad0