EvilZone
General Tech => Operating System => : lucid May 27, 2012, 04:04:01 AM
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Is it worth it to download Backtrack 5 R2 or should I just stick with BT5? Normally I would assume that going with the newer version is better but considering that it takes 8 fucking hours to download I require supreme motivation to do so.
So, BT5R2 or BT5?
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BT 5 R2 is beta isn't it? IF that is the case, I would stick with the stable release.
But, as I've read, BT is built on Ubuntu and if you have a good stable Ubuntu release, why not install le programs needed like Airocrack and all. This is what I have almost heard.
Honestly, I think BT is good for the community. It provides everything needed for a seasoned pentester, or n00b. It's the beta I don't trust, drivers among other stuff isn't working/reliable enough for a full install. Live CD is perfect for this kinda stuff.
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I have considered that. But I use Backtrack to learn. So having all of those tools right there to play with is good.
Good point about beta btw. Lol too bad for me I already started the BT5R2. I suppose I can have both. I think it's always good to have ISOs on hand.
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I have considered that. But I use Backtrack to learn. So having all of those tools right there to play with is good.
Good point about beta btw. Lol too bad for me I already started the BT5R2. I suppose I can have both. I think it's always good to have ISOs on hand.
Sounds good. I wish more distros where tailored to me, with all the SDK's and API's I want. ISO on hand, especially on a live CD or thumb drive, isn't a bad thing. More tools == productivity.
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Well sir I have nothing more to add to that because I couldn't have said it better. I happen to be a bit of a hoarder in that sense. If I had enough of them I'd create endless amount of live cd and usbs that I may or may not ever use.
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But, as I've read, BT is built on Ubuntu and if you have a good stable Ubuntu release, why not install le programs needed like Airocrack and all. This is what I have almost heard.
I downloaded it a few days ago,and yes,since BT5 it's based on Ubuntu,but I think collecting all the programs on Ubuntu instead of just downloading BT is nonsense...
It takes its time to download ( about 4 hours at my home),but it's worth it. The collection of tools is quite nice,and there's kinda a tool for everything.
I personally always carry a USB with LiveBoot with some Linux distribution with me,so I can break into any normal Windows computer in a few minutes...
And as there are a lot of useful tools on BT5,I decided to replace the Ubuntu with BT5R2,and I'm satisfied with BT5R2
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I haven't used R2 yet, I'm avoidant: I hear it has a major bug in it. Have they patched?
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Well I think SOMEONE will patch it. I've never heard of anything patching itself. I think staying with the stable release however, is best.
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What I meant is if I download R2 will it update itself....or will we have to go to their website to download/apply patch?
The 0day patch I guess is in wicd. Here is the exploit/patch in python:
http://www.wiztechie.com/2012/05/backtrack-5-r2-wicd-privilege-escalation-exploit-and-patch/ (http://www.wiztechie.com/2012/05/backtrack-5-r2-wicd-privilege-escalation-exploit-and-patch/)