SHELL

An internet account,usually unix based,that provides the internet software for you.In contrast,SLIP,PPP,and ethernet accounts give you a connection where you run your own internet software,such as browsers,gopher,telnet,e-mail,and so on.Shell accounts run these for you ,and usually only provide text modes without graphics.Most shell accounts require some knowledge of unix commands,although many functions can be set up friendly menu structures.A shell account can be based in VMS,as well,such as Delphi internet service’s older textside access.