5.4. Booting GNU/Linux for the first time

Simply issue the following command:

boot>boot

The familiar penguin should appear on the iPAQ's screen, as well as the following output in the terminal emulator:

booting jffs2...
booting boot/zImage from partition >root<
Scanning all of flash for your JFFS2 convenience. Est Time: 6-12 seconds!
build_list: max = 01F7FFBC

...

Generating SSH DSA host key (this is slow, please be patient)...
Generating DSA parameter and key.
Your identification has been saved in /etc/ssh/ssh_host_dsa_key.
Your public key has been saved in /etc/ssh/ssh_host_dsa_key.pub.
The key fingerprint is:
0f:45:15:0e:dd:b3:cf:10:a3:5e:89:27:d6:c7:f6:04 root@familiar
Done.
Starting OpenBSD Secure Shell server: sshd.

familiar login:

Note: Generating the DSA keys takes quite a long time, but don't be afraid, as this is done only when you boot for the first time.

You can login as the "root" user by providing the default "rootme" password.