On 2017 May 23 16:41:58, you wrote to Shawn Highfield:

 SH>> I haven't tried creating a new account via ssh, but I would assume
 SH>> that won't work due to the nature of ssh.

 AL> Correct.  The bbs account (used for new user registration) does not
 AL> have a password, and therefore cannot be logged into via SSH.

 AL> In theory one could add a password to that account, but then you would
 AL> need a method to distribute the password to potential new users.

similar to how some underground and scene boards have one hidden in their text
screens that you're supposed to read when signing up... possibly something on
the initial screen with the initial prompts... assuming that SSH servers can
even transmit a login screen in the first place...

)\/(ark

Always Mount a Scratch Monkey
Do you manage your own servers? If you are not running an IDS/IPS yer doin' it
wrong...
... My hard disk is full! Maybe I'll try this message section thing.
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