New to backtrack need pointing in the right way

[Peewee]

Hi guys, i am new to backtrack 5 i have it installed side by side of my windows

I have managed to crack my old wep router and my wpa, but i havnt learn't anything, just followed step by step tutorials and have no understanding what the commands mean or do, i did abit of reading on how to steal live session cookies but its the same step by step guide. i have searched the forums but had no look in finding some sort of "noobs guide to backtrack"

Just need a some sort of reading material to learn from.

How to install programs like wifi zoo or any program
And what all the basic commands do in the terminal

I have never used linux before and i hear backtrack isnt the best version to start off with, but i reckon if i start with the hardest i will learn more.

Any sort of info will help

Thanxz in advance

[sickness]

This has been answered a couple of times:

Here's a nice thread containing Links that will help you:

http://www.backtrack-linux.org/forum...ad-thread.html

Also regarding your security training:

http://www.offensive-security.com/

[M00kaw]

I suggest, that you try to read something about network. Maybe look at some shows from Hak5 (the early seasons).

Start out by trying some Man-in-the-middle, and read about ARP(-spoofing). Basically, when ever you find a tool that does something, read up on the theory behind it.

[Peewee]

Thanxz for the info, i will take alook at that link and read about the man in the middle and post the results!

[shadowzero]

Backtrack is based off Ubuntu, so for learning how to use Linux, I suggest reading up on Ubuntu. As for using Backtrack itself, it's really more about figuring out what tools to use for a penetration test and then checking if that tool is included in Backtrack.

Some books that can get you started: BackTrack 4: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing and Gray Hat Hacking The Ethical Hackers Handbook, 3rd Edition