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New user updating Pi firmware
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@Leviathan

Typically that type of message pops up during an upgrade when a package includes a configuration file which can be modified by the user. The safe answer is almost always keep the existing version. IIRC there was no need to do this upgrade just to update your RPi4B firmware. I believe the kernel files in the most recent releases of moOde are up to date in this regard (But, hey, I've been known to be wrong before so check.)

The ssh login credentials are the same as the user account credentials if you haven't done something baroque already (which would imply a level of linux knowledge you profess not to have).

See any online Linux-beginner blogs telling how to change the password for an existing user. 

Changing the user name in the sense you seem to imply (e.g., "pi" -> "something") is doable but not for beginners (it's hard in Windows too). 

It's modestly easy as user "pi" 1) to create a new user with a suitable password, 2) to give that user ssh privileges AND to add that user to the list of sudoers, and 3) to deny ssh privileges for user "pi". Better do it right and in the right order or you might end up being locked out. I don't see the point of doing it. It's the password and not the username which gives a modicum of protection.

Regards,
Kent


PS - As a general rule, reading various articles about RPi behavior and then applying their prescribed nostrums to moOde is neither necessary nor a good idea. It reminds me of my crazy uncle who was constantly ordering magic parts and solutions from J.C. Whitney's auto parts catalogs to to get mythical gas mileage or unlimited engine life out of his Chevy. My favorite was the Magna-Power Neutralizer which was supposed to sweep metal particles from the oil sump and hence prevent ring and bearing wear. (I think that was its name; it was a long time ago.)
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Messages In This Thread
New user updating Pi firmware - by Leviathan - 07-26-2020, 09:37 AM
RE: New user updating Pi firmware - by vmirmow - 07-26-2020, 12:21 PM
RE: New user updating Pi firmware - by TheOldPresbyope - 07-26-2020, 01:52 PM
RE: New user updating Pi firmware - by Leviathan - 07-27-2020, 01:24 PM
RE: New user updating Pi firmware - by Leviathan - 07-27-2020, 01:28 PM
RE: New user updating Pi firmware - by Tim Curtis - 07-27-2020, 02:02 PM

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