Hi,
First of all thanks for the tutorial. However, I am having an issue exporting the BT4 directory.
So far, have a DHCP and TFTP running on BT4.
Have edited the /etc/exports file, and saved the...

The issue your experiencing sounds like a similar issue I had a while ago. I also got the 'folder and ?' thing after using Backtrack on my MacBook (cannot remember the exact conditions of why it was...

Had the same situation, so I searched and found ...
wiki.remote-exploit.org/backtrack/wiki/Networking

Bottom of the page reveals a fix to remove the dhcp service trying to start up at boot.


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Any reason your just interested in the .xml format?
I always reviewed the .cvs output file to view all the information captured eg. essid, bssid, channel etc.
Pretty sure that Kismet automatically...

If your after something similar try inSSIDer by Metageek. Sort of a netstumbler style scanner, which is more up to date with both OS and WiFi card support. Good if you live in the M$ world :o

Hey, I had a similar issue (a long time ago) with my desktop PC booting off a USB flash drive. My BIOS has pretty much the same options as the 4 that you have identified, in relation to booting USB...

First of all, wanted to thank everyone for posting info on this thread, especially Dr Green! Manage to sniff a Bluetooth pairing and crack the Link Key for a university assignment :D

@ manulu
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Add another point for the Alfa, pretty good device! :p

I use the Edimax EW-7318USg, because it was a little more affordable, but I wish I had spent the extra little bit to get the Alfa. However,...

Yeah, Wyze is right. Probably the easiest and most user-friendly way to run Backtrack on a Mac.
Havn't tried Fusion as it costs, but Virtual Box does a sweet job for some open source cost...

No problem pablo1, I had heaps of issues getting Backtrack 3 working so might as well share the knowledge!

As for booting off USB, I use the Backtrack 3 Extended USB version. I only boot from USB...

I also have the same MacBook 5,2 early 2009.

The problem with booting is not just Backtrack, but all Linux distributions (that I have tried). The issue has something to do with the Advanced...