We do not support running as an unprivileged user on Backtrack and this above is one of the reasons why. Backtrack was made to run as root and nothing else.
Package Update Bug
So I just recently installed backtrack 5R1 to my desktop as a dualboot via USB and made a new non-root user account. After logging in for the
first time to my new user accnt an auto package update GUI poped up and requested that I download several pckg updates. I agreed, but after
about 95% was done I recieved an error msg...
"/var/cache/apt/archives/whatweb_0.4.8-bt0_all.deb"
...and was told to report it.
i have no idea what this means, just that this pckg didn't install correctly?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also lamens terms would be helpful as
I am no IT proffesional.
aslo as a side note i've been battling with your image verifier on the forums trying to post this simple thread for hours. very annoying.
is it case sensitive? no idea it doesn't specify. trial and error ftw.... 2 hours later maybe ill have this posted.
Re: Package Update Bug
We do not support running as an unprivileged user on Backtrack and this above is one of the reasons why. Backtrack was made to run as root and nothing else.
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Do not read the Wiki, most your questions will not be answered there !
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Re: Package Update Bug
apologies, i made this post day 1 and didn't realize 'We do not support running as an unprivileged user on Backtrack" until after probing the forums some more. Running as Root fixed the problem it seems. Thank you for prompt response, love backtrack =p. As for the image verification all these years on a computer have worn my eyes thin. Will have to invest in glasses.
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