If you're a Linux noob, read this thread

[theprez98]

Many people who are new to BackTrack 2 are also new to Linux. Learning BT2 while simultaneously learning Linux can be a daunting task. It can be damn near impossible if you want to learn BT2 without learning Linux (and believe me, some people try).

If you're new to Linux, this thread is designed to provide you with some references to material that can help you learn Linux.

It is important to recognize that while the basics of most Linux flavors are the same, there are some unique differences. So your first lesson is learning that BT2 is based upon Slax, which is based upon Slackware. The more you learn about Slackware Linux, the better you'll be able to manipulate BT2 to do what you want it to do. Slackware Linux Basics is a good overview to start with.

I encourage others to add to this thread. Again, this thread is designed to help Linux noobs understand Slackware/Slax/BT2 Linux, to more fully use and understand the specific tools within BT2.

[balding_parrot]

this should be considered essential reading too
SlackBook 2.0
http://www.linuxpackages.net/howto/s...ckbook-2.0.pdf

Sorry theprez98 should had added that myself but expected that it would have shown the full link too.

Moral DON'T EXPECT ANYTHING

[-=Xploitz=-]

Slackware Linux Basics is a good overview to start with.

This is the EXACT link I bookmarked 3 months ago to learn Linux. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!. It covers it ALL. I might want to go over it again to figure out my lid close problem I posted a few days ago huh?

[KenshinAMV]

Wow thanks, coincidentally I'm planning to start a slackware server (burned the iso's already) this summer on a spare comp just to learn some linux and networking... This will definately help out a lot...

[freemymind]

Keep them coming! I also found http://whatis.techtarget.com/definit...826135,00.html to be helpful !

also found this one handy! http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

[kurt_kabayan]

wow thanks all this is what i need i must learn slax first
ok thanks all

[Mr-Protocol]

another good site for command reference is www[dot]ss64[dot]com/bash/

~Mr-Protocol

[Lordofdark176]

useful wireless commands:

to set wireless card essid to connect to:

iwconfig <interface name> essid "essid here"


to view wireless interfaces:

iwconfig


to view networks inrange:

iwlist <interface name> scan

[shamanvirtuel]

here is my favourit site for newbees
http://www.die.net/doc/

Linux
Man Pages
HOWTO Collection
Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
Bash Guide for Beginners
Bugzilla Guide
Dive Into Python
Enterprise Volume Management System Users Guide
Introduction to Linux
Linux Command-Line Tools Summary
Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide
Linux with Mobile Devices
System Administrators' Guide

IETF
Internet Drafts
RFCs

[Crazi]

'Linux for Dummies' ebook - http://megaupload.com/?d=LLESODRP
Directory of linux commands - http://onlamp.com/linux/cmd/