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everythingsablur	2008-02-13 , 16:31
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Originally Posted by gt24

So, can anybody summarize? Also, can I become root without using SSH to do so?

If you install this package, you will be able to become root from the Xterm without needing to SSH. Excert from Milhouse's Cloning OS to SD card thread.

2. "Becomeroot" package must be installed or device in R&D mode
Install the Becomeroot package by adding the following repository to application manager:
Quote:
Web Address: http://eko.one.pl/maemo
Distribution: bora or mistral (N800 or 770 respectively)
Components: user
Alternatively see the maemo.org wiki for details on how to enable R&D mode.

After that is installed, from the Xterm you can simply type sudo gainroot. The previous error message you got will no longer occur, and you will drop into root. Works fine in OS2008 even though those distros are for OS2007 and OS2006 respectively (I think).

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