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Linux recommendations
« on: 07 March 2010, 19:39:33 »
I used to be into linux many years ago but have dropped about for about a decade, back then I used Redhat.

I want to get back into it and I am wondering what the best one is....

It must be usable for various network penetration tools and highly configurable yet a good GUI and low cost would be ideal.

Any thoughts welcome :y
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #1 on: 07 March 2010, 20:22:00 »
There's so many linux distros out there it's hard to select just 1 as the best. Have a look here and see if it helps you :y
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #2 on: 07 March 2010, 20:24:16 »
I have gone Debian.  Anyone tried it for using hacking tools, general geekiness, etc (legitimate use before anyone gets upset :y)
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #3 on: 07 March 2010, 20:26:04 »
Try UBUNTU mate - good distro free download- Debian-derived Linux distro that focuses on usability :y

Get it here -> http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #4 on: 07 March 2010, 20:43:26 »
I thought Linux was supposed to be free?
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #5 on: 07 March 2010, 20:51:30 »
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Try UBUNTU mate - good distro free download- Debian-derived Linux distro that focuses on usability :y

Get it here -> http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download

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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #6 on: 07 March 2010, 21:17:34 »
Depends what you want it for, but your choice of Debian is a good general purpose distro.
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #7 on: 07 March 2010, 21:19:10 »
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It is, depending on your definition of 'free' ;)

Redhat, for example, is hugely more expensive over a 5yr period than, say, Windows server. But its still 'free'
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« Reply #8 on: 07 March 2010, 21:39:14 »
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It is, depending on your definition of 'free' ;)

Redhat, for example, is hugely more expensive over a 5yr period than, say, Windows server. But its still 'free'

Only if you want updates and tech support from what I can see  :(
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #9 on: 07 March 2010, 21:42:28 »
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Try UBUNTU mate - good distro free download- Debian-derived Linux distro that focuses on usability :y

Get it here -> http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download

Good choice Debian. I have had it running for years on several computers.

When SWMBOs copy of Windows XP refused to boot on her laptop  I stuck Ubuntu on it to allow her access her files. That was several months ago and she seems fairly happy with it but it isn't doesn't seem as stable as Debian  :-/ though to be fair the problem does seem to be a java/mozilla issue.
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« Reply #10 on: 07 March 2010, 21:48:42 »
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Try UBUNTU mate - good distro free download- Debian-derived Linux distro that focuses on usability :y

Get it here -> http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download

Good choice Debian. I have had it running for years on several computers.

When SWMBOs copy of Windows XP refused to boot on her laptop  I stuck Ubuntu on it to allow her access her files. That was several months ago and she seems fairly happy with it but it isn't doesn't seem as stable as Debian  :-/ though to be fair the problem does seem to be a java/mozilla issue.

How does the java/mozilla work on Debian?  It's quite important that it works for SWMBO
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #11 on: 07 March 2010, 23:02:57 »
I've used Debian for quite a while. I've had uptimes of getting on for 2 years on it too. Also been using Ubuntu Netbook Remix for a month or two. Both have been fine.

Debian is a good choice. Perhaps a little more thought required to configure it out-of-the-box and it doesn't generally contain "bleeding edge" code, generally more tried and tested, but slightly more mature versions of packages but it will reward you with good stability IME.

Ubuntu is better for a pure desktop machine IMHO. Just chuck it at a machne and 90% of your required functionality is there, working without a hitch. Debian is better suited to doing anything more serious, for a development machine or a server.

Always happy to lend a hand if you get stuck, BTW. :y

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I've used Debian for quite a while. I've had uptimes of getting on for 2 years on it too. Also been using Ubuntu Netbook Remix for a month or two. Both have been fine.

Debian is a good choice. Perhaps a little more thought required to configure it out-of-the-box and it doesn't generally contain "bleeding edge" code, generally more tried and tested, but slightly more mature versions of packages but it will reward you with good stability IME.

Ubuntu is better for a pure desktop machine IMHO. Just chuck it at a machne and 90% of your required functionality is there, working without a hitch. Debian is better suited to doing anything more serious, for a development machine or a server.

Always happy to lend a hand if you get stuck, BTW. :y

Kevin

Cheers, I might do that :y
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #13 on: 07 March 2010, 23:31:31 »
What about backtrack, that's supposedly built for hacking/ pen testing etc and runs from a flash drive.
http://www.backtrack-linux.org/
Best of all it's free so you can have a play and see if it's any good for your needs.
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Re: Linux recommendations
« Reply #14 on: 08 March 2010, 00:14:51 »
Just set it downloading, nicesteady speed of 696/702 KB/Sec
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