As this question did not receive any informative answers: [ Setting up linux shell accounts for public access ] I would like to rephrase the original question for my own purposes:
I would like to create, what is colloquially known on IRC as, "a shell account" on my own Linux server for my own personal use (there is no security issue at stake, I can shoot myself if I do something stupid) - I would like this so that I can install this server in a remote location and then connect to the IRC user (myself) which I would like logged into my own private IRC server 24 hours a day. My location will be regularly changing so I cannot remain logged in from my local site at all times. I would like to connect over an SSL enabled connection.
I admit that I do not know if this is possible with standard Linux, so if this is something which requires third party software please point me in a suitable direction as so far google has been remarkably vague ..
If i have completely misunderstood the term or use of "IRC shell accounts" any further advice is appreciated.
Many thanks
Edit: I cannot improve the question .. I did not understand that "IRC Shell Accounts" were nothing more than "standard shell accounts".
I will say that I got two replies which understood my question and provided both long and short answers. Perhaps if this question is left as is and without the demotion it will provide help to others.
Please go ahead with close