Hi,
I've been looking at a lot of threads in an attempt to get Linux working on my now redundant Pogoplug E02.
My ultimate aim was to get own cloud running to share photos and avoid Google photos for all my scanned 'analog' photos. I read a lot and it looked achievable!
I tried to get an SSH connection from my Ubuntu box. The connection was refused. Of course I tried using sudo SSH...
I tried the curl method to see if I can get an SSH connection. I did, but the password was rejected.
So, I wonder is there a way to reset the SSH password. I have followed another sites guidance to reset to factory default, but this was generic and I have little confidence that it worked.
I've also tried connecting my CP2102 evb to the serial console on the E02. Some success. I get a console output and after boot there is no console prompt! I think (99%) that the serial connection is working since I can interrupt the boot process at "press any key"... When I type on cutecom it tells me commands like ls are not loaded. The only doubt I have is that since I'm using individual 0.1" pitch wires I can't fit the Find wire in that connector. There is a VERY small impedance between the desired Gnd pin and the pin 1 of the connector to the left of the serial connector. This assumes you are viewing the PCB with the serial connector at the top of the board. Like I say I'm pretty confident that it works. I just don't want to waste anyone's time.
Because this seeming last resort didn't work I try following instructions to create an Ubuntu boot USB stick. I followed the instructions to the letter.
I put the stick into the E02 and held my breath. It booted up the regular firmware. I sighed, a long sigh! I imagine there is more of that ahead.
I'd appreciate any help to get me to a console prompt over the serial connection or any other route towards my end goal...
Familiar with Linux and a veteran Raspi owner. There are a few here. A complete novice with getting anything desirable to happen on my E02!
I've been looking at a lot of threads in an attempt to get Linux working on my now redundant Pogoplug E02.
My ultimate aim was to get own cloud running to share photos and avoid Google photos for all my scanned 'analog' photos. I read a lot and it looked achievable!
I tried to get an SSH connection from my Ubuntu box. The connection was refused. Of course I tried using sudo SSH...
I tried the curl method to see if I can get an SSH connection. I did, but the password was rejected.
So, I wonder is there a way to reset the SSH password. I have followed another sites guidance to reset to factory default, but this was generic and I have little confidence that it worked.
I've also tried connecting my CP2102 evb to the serial console on the E02. Some success. I get a console output and after boot there is no console prompt! I think (99%) that the serial connection is working since I can interrupt the boot process at "press any key"... When I type on cutecom it tells me commands like ls are not loaded. The only doubt I have is that since I'm using individual 0.1" pitch wires I can't fit the Find wire in that connector. There is a VERY small impedance between the desired Gnd pin and the pin 1 of the connector to the left of the serial connector. This assumes you are viewing the PCB with the serial connector at the top of the board. Like I say I'm pretty confident that it works. I just don't want to waste anyone's time.
Because this seeming last resort didn't work I try following instructions to create an Ubuntu boot USB stick. I followed the instructions to the letter.
I put the stick into the E02 and held my breath. It booted up the regular firmware. I sighed, a long sigh! I imagine there is more of that ahead.
I'd appreciate any help to get me to a console prompt over the serial connection or any other route towards my end goal...
Familiar with Linux and a veteran Raspi owner. There are a few here. A complete novice with getting anything desirable to happen on my E02!