@rba said:
What is the very first you do with every new machine? Do it again just a different way using a different angle.
I just figured it out right before I saw this post, but this is a very good hint for anyone else who’s stuck! I looked in my left sock and found my missing digits! ;D
Edit: Got a user shell. Now I’m trying to escalate. Is my theory about corrupting things that are supposed to be “shared” correct, or is that a dead end?