Some users seem to have a big problem with vi (the unix editor), so to at least help them enable telnet, I've changed the script that is run automatically slightly, and made it install a new boot script which enables telnet. No need for vi, and no need to modify the original S56boot.daemons file.

INSTRUCTIONS



If the Joggler reboots, then it will have succesfully enabled telnet. You can remove the usb stick. If it doesnt reboot, then either telnet is already enabled, or the usb stick is not recognised. In that case you need to start from step 2, but change to another stick

Please note: Do not run this if you've already enabled Telnet using the previous method. You'll end up with two entries in the /etc/passwd file for the user 'letmein'.

Please note nr 2: I did have someone test this for me, but it would be good to hear of any other success/fail stories.

Worked just fine for me.

Good to hear!

Interesting !

Looking forward to trying this out tonight/this weekend.

A much simpler looking approach for those of us who are a little less 'savvy'

Once this has been done though, after waiting patiently and re-booting (all being well).is that it Telnet enabled forever ? Or do we need to use the usb each time. I am assuming it will then be set into the memory of the joggler and we have access. well I hope os anyway.

Dave

Your Joggler should automatically reboot after it has applied the 'hack'. Once it has then started up, you can safely remove the USB stick and put it back in the cupboard. The telnet server will from then onwards always be started.

You can find the startup file for it in /etc/init.d/boot.d/S99boot.hacks (after you've telnetted in).

Q.

Thanks for this, works a treat !

Once the Jogglers telnet enabled

go to start (vista)
type in
run
click on it
type in
telnet
click ok
black box appears with
welcome to microsoft telnet client
escape character is ctrl+
microsoft telnet> type here open 192.168***** (your Joggler IP address)
enter

atom login (your ready !)

Briliant works perfectly. I got into telnet but couldnt get vi to work the press I was confusing me !

It would be brilliant if we could get scripts like this up in the custom apps section that do all the install for you and take out the risk of bricking peoples devices for all of the open peak apps, the iplayer app etc.

Then everyone could use them - hand with this of course.

There is loads of excellent stuff on here but its not that easy to find and difficult for anyone without linux experience to use.

it works for me! Thank you.

To remind ppl haven't read the other posts, the login is "letmein".

Awesome. Great. working perfect and got it in 2 min.

I bought joggler a week ago and I have been trying all telnet hacks but none of them working..
after that I gave up the telnet option and loaded merlinux using USB stick successfully but some issues with GUI. but on tty1-6 working perfect.
After I tried to load Ubuntu netbook edition 10.04 but failed in it. I will fix it if possible. but before I came across about Ubuntu MID.. which is a touch screen based. will try this first.

greate job.

Thanks,

I have loaded the scripts via a usb key (which I know the joggler detects) but I cant connect via telnet, can anyone give me any tips for getting it working?

cheers,
dan