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lucasgonze's avatar
lucasgonze
Visitor
15 years ago

how to get to linux shell on Roku

I'm trying to figure out how to get the linux shell prompt, so that I can do things like invoking the screen shot program and viewing the Apache error log.

I know how to get into the debugger -- telnet [ip] 8085. And how to generate the key -- telnet [ip] 8080. And how to enable developer mode using the remote. But telnetting to the ip itself doesn't do anything.

Feel free to contact me directly with that info - lucas@gonze.com

And thanks in advance.
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3 Replies

  • RokuKevin's avatar
    RokuKevin
    Visitor
    15 years ago
    It's impossible to get a linux shell prompt on the Roku box. We lock down the OS to keep security tight and enforce any content protection developers have implemented in their channels.

    --Kevin
    • tefnutd's avatar
      tefnutd
      Newbie
      3 years ago

      I am concerned about backdoor root access to Roku TV

      What ports and services can be disabled to the TV to completely lock it down to remote shell access?

  • lucasgonze's avatar
    lucasgonze
    Visitor
    15 years ago
    Thanks for the info, Kevin. That certainly helps with my app, although the development process is a bit harder as a result.