Become a Pioneer!
Free 4-Week Sysadmin Course
If you want independence, you want to run your own virtual private server (VPS). For three months, IRCNow is offering a FREE OpenBSD sysadmin course with a VPS. We will help train pioneers so they can control their own tech.
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Don't build your digital life and business on a platform controlled by a corporate monopoly. There's no future there; the system is rigged against you.
On our network, all users are created equal. We don't answer to billionaire CEOs, elites, or corporate monopolies. This LAN was made for you and me.
Welcome to IRCNow, the new center for the startup dream.
How to use OpenBSD
How to set up your own VPN (virtual private network)
How to set up your own mail server
How to set up your own webserver and web applications
How to configure TLS for security
How to run your own IRC social network (includes bots, bouncers, services)
How to set up your own file sharing server
How to set up your own firewall
How to set up your own nameserver and how to purchase a custom domain
How to Apply
If you're new to Unix, create a free shell account and finish the unix101 tutorial.
Join us over on IRC on one of our servers on #vps
Send an email to admin@ircnow.org
Get verified using any one method below:
# Find a mutual friend who can refer you to IRCNow staff, OR
# Contribute 5 articles, OR
# Share a code project you've worked on, OR
# Share a personal social media/website/blog you write for
Requirements
Keep in regular contact with us on IRC
Put in a minimum of 5hrs/week into learning the course material
Upgrade
At the end of the three months course, you can: