I'd already tried becomeroot but couldn't find it in my list of installable applications. I guess I'm missing a repository (or whatever you call it).

The ssh command worked!!!!!

Many thanks for the instant replies folks - very impressive.

What is red pill mode then? or Blue pill for that matter. Does it allow you to put really big programs inside a really small machine (alice in wonderland) or does it just cause the metal casing to bend (matrix).

Mike