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Re:Running Tesla Model 3's computer on my desk using parts f... by bdavbdav on Sunday March 29, 2026 @04:21AM (#47561316)
Interesting - just found this: https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/reverse-engine...

Not had a chance to read it properly but definitely will be!

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Re:Running Tesla Model 3's computer on my desk using parts f... by dotancohen on Sunday March 29, 2026 @12:03PM (#47564331)
That was an amazing read, thank you!

It appears that the Tesla is running a full Ubuntu Linux distro. And here's a small quip to entice passers-by to read more:

  > With names ranging from “INDIFFERENT” to “SUICIDE_BOMBER”, there is a list of escalation strategies in the updater binary, which appear to be strategies for retries of downloads and user prompts on the UI.
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