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Make Your Own Read-Only Device with NetBSD
Learn how to configure a reliable read-only root file system on NetBSD, improving system stability and reducing the risk of corruption in embedded and remote setups.
One detail that is often overlooked when dealing with embedded (or remote) devices is a key point of vulnerability: the file system. This risk is especially present when using root on SD cards or similar storage media in embedded systems. To install packages, update the system, or make any changes, you’ll need to temporarily switch back to read-write mode.
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