Root Password

[Greg Bonett]

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Gregory Meyer wrote:
| Since the device does not have a root password by default, it is
| possible for anyone to ssh to the device while I am connected to a
| wifi AP.  IS it advisable to set a root password or does that screw up
| the phone?  Maybe only allow ssh login on the usb0 network interface
| as an alternative?
|
| Thanks
|
| --
| Greg
|
Greg,
If you don't set a root password  anyone will be able to log onto your 
phone if they can reach it on the network.  I don't think there are any 
downsides to setting a password (I did) passwd should do the trick.

- -Greg
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