Couldn't decide which distro should I use

[SoulX]

I started to study the book "Hacking: The Art of Exploitation 2nd edition" days ago and I noticed something different when I followed the examples. The output after disassembling main in the .out file in my debian 7.5 distro is different from the result shown in the book. After googling, some commented that it is due to different version of gcc compile. I am wondering if I should use the live cd given or stick with debian 7.5.

[frog]

I would use the CD that comes with the book if it works. I bought a paperback copy but the CD never worked for me.

[zerotohero]

U should really check this link on the forum
https://evilzone.org/operating-system/an-informal-guide-to-linux-distributions-for-the-unwashed-hacker/
It was well written by vezzy.
It will explain well to your needs.

I always remember Phage once told me " There is nothing like a stable or perfect distro, just choose one and hardened that shit by yourself".
Very Inspirational 

[Kulverstukas]

U should really check this link on the forum
https://evilzone.org/operating-system/an-informal-guide-to-linux-distributions-for-the-unwashed-hacker/
It was well written by vezzy.
It will explain well to your needs.

I always remember Phage once told me " There is nothing like a stable or perfect distro, just choose one and hardened that shit by yourself".
Very Inspirational 

That wasn't his question.

@OP: for examples I'd use the attached CD, that way you will be certain that everything matches.

[lucid]

Yeah that's a rather old book, gcc has certainly been updated since then.

[SoulX]

Thank you all of you for your replies. I guess I will use the disc given. 

But will it be hard to adapt if I am able to start to code exploits in future? Should I be using an updated gcc and distro by that time (adapt to it) or stick with the current disc?

[Kulverstukas]

Stick with current disc while learning from that book...

[AcidHead]

i have that book too and have used the CD as a VM to follow the books examples, this book is a little outdated and the techniques discussed in it are to, but it will give you a good look at what exploit development is and is a good start....

[Phenom]

Stick with the Disc to learn from the book , and then you can review the change logs for the gcc compiler in order to render what you have to change in your knowledge.

[Architect]

inb4 yet another person says "stick to the disc". Seriously get your own replies, thanks. Shitposting etc. etc.

[Phenom]

Hey, I'm emphasizing what he said in his post. I use Code::Blocks 11+ , and the C++ book I learned from used 10 something - o I had to download a version compatible and downgrade my gcc compiler.