Ask HN: Were You a Developer for Pogoplug?

The little widgets which Pogoplug made are useful as cheap (<$10) Linux boxes for hobbyists.

Unfortunately, now that Pogoplug Inc. is kaput, it is more difficult to root these devices with your own Linux install (you have crack them open and solder in a serial port connection).

Perhaps there is a backdoor in the software which would make this easier? If you were a developer who worked on the software image used in these devices, I would be eternally grateful for any insight you might share!