Hi, ext Kevin T. Neely wrote: >> * To many folks a terminal is where you get on a train. Or what an >> antique command line computer monitor is called. Could you >> possibly reduce confusion by actually selecting a common standard > > Xterm Actually "X Terminal", in the Utilities menu. >> * Install openssh -- why? Where do you get this program? Does it >> show in app manager's list of installable programs? > > Because it is how I gain root access. there are other methods, bit this is the way I do it. You can skin a cat in your own preferred method, if you wish. The OP asked for help, and I gave would I could recall. > > To find it, I would go to, oh I don't know, garage.maemo.org and search for the term 'openssh'. It's sure to come up. And even if it didn't, I would then just google for the terms 'openssh' and 'maemo' and maybe 'OS2008'. It is sure to come up. Don't make this more difficult than it is. Just enable Extras repository in the application manager. openssh-server is then one of the installable packages. - Eero
