If you're a Linux noob, read this thread

[HackerJoe]

Although this is really not the place to ask this, I am going to be generous.

There are very few linux distributions that actually need to be paid for, generally the ones that need to be paid for, are because you are paying for support or that it includes software that requires a license.

Take a look and take you pick of what actually suits your needs.

I am not going to suggest a particular one, as that is going to be down to personal preference, what you want it for and your level of experience. But seeing as you are asking this question, you are most certainly new to linux, so you will probably be best starting with something like .

Thanks , I'll give it a try and I'm new to Linux
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong Thread !!!!

[purehate]

Normally the homepage for the linux distro is generally going to have a working download site. I would try unbuntu as my friend BP suggested.

http://www.ubuntu.com/

[HackerJoe]

Thanks downloading it now

[purehate]

After you get it going search the unbuntu forums for all your questions. Unbuntu is a linux distro that has a huge support network. it is very easy to use and makes the transition from windows to linux much easier. If in a year or so you feel inclined to learn some security and pentesting then maybe you can come back to us here at the remote exploit forums. Home of "Backtrack". I guess we can close this thread now.

[kurt_kabayan]

i think this can solve your problem kekekekeke
http://backtrack.offensive-security.com/

[HackerJoe]

After you get it going search the unbuntu forums for all your questions. Unbuntu is a linux distro that has a huge support network. it is very easy to use and makes the transition from windows to linux much easier. If in a year or so you feel inclined to learn some security and pentesting then maybe you can come back to us here at the remote exploit forums. Home of "Backtrack". I guess we can close this thread now.

I installed Ubuntu and have been playing around with it, its pretty cool. I have to get used to it however its somewhat like windows I took me an hour or so to get my wireless printer installed and working, but hey I got it working
Thanks ....
The update 7.10 comes out tomorrow for it >

[AsHMaNIaC]

All I get is 640x480 even after running xconf.
I am using an older i810 video chipset and have no prob with
other distros.. ie PC Linux 2007 & Vector Linux SOHO all work
fine in 1024x768..

Thx in Adv

Nevermind I got it!! Thx!!

[b0m.shanka]

thanks for all those great links !
slackware is excellent for learning purposes,
and the 'library' links pasted in this thread, are a must have.

cheers to all the hard workers.

[Convergence]

Dear friends,
Voila! just created my "linux" folder in my favourites. Now just need to take a week or two to digest the info. then i can start using backtrack to it's full potential.

Thank you all,
Yours,
sardinemaster

I'm a little curious, did your two week linux-from-scratch info session provide you the capabilities to utilize BT2 to it's full potential? That's the fastest learning curve I've ever seen if it did.

[rc983]

i m new to linux
and i m using bt2 live
i am not able to use fragrouter
can any body help me how to install that on bt2 live