> A given device can pull branches of certain repos, and make commits to the branches. But a device's user account on the git server doesn't have permission to

> A given device can pull branches of certain repos, and make commits to the branches. But a device's user account on the git server doesn't have permission to affect past commits. So, for example, if my dodgy Linux smartphone is compromised... Yes, Gitolite can do this. R is read access only RW is read and write access RW+ is read, write and the ability to overwrite history (rebasing)