setting up public key for diags mode ssh

deltathing · 11-12-2014, 12:07 AM

hello,

I have previously set up my 3 kindles (k4nt), to allow simultaneous ssh using a mntusb script on the main partition.

I am wondering how to go about editing ssh config and adding public keys to achieve this while they are in diags.. where should I be looking?

thanks!

knc1 · 11-12-2014, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltathing

hello,

I have previously set up my 3 kindles (k4nt), to allow simultaneous ssh using a mntusb script on the main partition.

I am wondering how to go about editing ssh config and adding public keys to achieve this while they are in diags.. where should I be looking?

thanks!

Which build of ssh are you using on the K4 Diag partition, ours or Amazons?

As I recall, it was sometime during the K4 (firmware) lifetime that Amazon stopped including sshd on the Diag partition.

deltathing · 11-12-2014, 12:23 AM

ah yes I just reflashed the diag partition with the Kubrick live cd, so I am able to gain access.

deltathing · 11-12-2014, 08:16 AM

A little background on what I am trying to achieve here..

I am using these devices as part of an art installation, each is displaying a video using the GeekmasterVideo software, and they are running continuously via a while loop.

I have this setup working currently

But as is noted in that thread, the K4 displays much more smoothly while in diags mode. So I am investigating this option.

its important to me that the process of setting them up is streamlined, and the running is stable.

though I am a novice when it comes to much of this, i've gotten this far from reading the wealth of information here.

I would be most grateful if anyone could offer a direction to search, or even alternative methods through which I can achieve this goal.

knc1 · 11-12-2014, 08:22 AM

You do not mention any budget concerns.

If you are trying to minimize expense of the display, then I don't think you can beat a used K4.

By now, used K4 devices must be cheaper than dirt.

deltathing · 11-12-2014, 08:34 AM

Indeed! I'm a student, so budget is always a concern

I meant alternative processes using the hardware I already have

knc1 · 11-12-2014, 09:56 AM

Indeed, that was my first guess.

- - - - -

I do have a few, very dead, K4 devices.
I may just try collecting the dirt on them and see if the dirt can be sold for more than the broken K4 devices.

11-12-2014, 12:07 AM	#1
deltathing Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Device: k4	setting up public key for diags mode ssh hello, I have previously set up my 3 kindles (k4nt), to allow simultaneous ssh using a mntusb script on the main partition. I am wondering how to go about editing ssh config and adding public keys to achieve this while they are in diags.. where should I be looking? thanks!

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11-12-2014, 12:23 AM	#3
deltathing Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Device: k4	ah yes I just reflashed the diag partition with the Kubrick live cd, so I am able to gain access.

11-12-2014, 08:16 AM	#4
deltathing Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Device: k4	A little background on what I am trying to achieve here.. I am using these devices as part of an art installation, each is displaying a video using the GeekmasterVideo software, and they are running continuously via a while loop. I have this setup working currently But as is noted in that thread, the K4 displays much more smoothly while in diags mode. So I am investigating this option. its important to me that the process of setting them up is streamlined, and the running is stable. though I am a novice when it comes to much of this, i've gotten this far from reading the wealth of information here. I would be most grateful if anyone could offer a direction to search, or even alternative methods through which I can achieve this goal.

11-12-2014, 08:22 AM	#5
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	You do not mention any budget concerns. If you are trying to minimize expense of the display, then I don't think you can beat a used K4. By now, used K4 devices must be cheaper than dirt.

11-12-2014, 08:34 AM	#6
deltathing Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Device: k4	Indeed! I'm a student, so budget is always a concern I meant alternative processes using the hardware I already have

11-12-2014, 09:56 AM	#7
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	Indeed, that was my first guess. - - - - - I do have a few, very dead, K4 devices. I may just try collecting the dirt on them and see if the dirt can be sold for more than the broken K4 devices.

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