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On 1/27/25 11:48, Chris Elvidge wrote:
> On 26/01/2025 at 18:20, Chris Green wrote:
>
>>
>> Is there **really** such a big security issue with default login names
>> and passwords on Raspberry Pis?  Surely almost all of them are going
>> to be on home networks behind NAT routers and also surely no one is
>> going to (without thinking about it a bit!) put confidential data on
>> one.  Anyone installing any system which is going to be directly out
>> on the internet should be very aware of the risks and will do what's
>> required.
>>
>
> This, exactly.
>
> Yet another example of 'we know better than you' and 'make it easier for
> (some unknown version of) everyone'
>

I'm willing to accept they know better than me. I think it is the right
way to go. i.e. Use a general provisioning script on first boot.

My main memory is the rPi imager also allowed headless Wifi set up,
which had not be possible/easy previously. I can't remember if it worked?

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