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Backtrack vs. Kali - Dismas - 08-06-2013
It wasn't until I was at Defcon that I realized Kali would actually be pretty useful. I generally poke fun at people for using Backtrack/Kali as a main desktop distribution, but they can definitely come in handy. With Backtrack's last update being almost a year ago and Kali still receiving updates, it's clear which distribution is going to receive more support. However, there are still many people using Backtrack (possibly because it is because it's based on Ubuntu).
Personally, I prefer Kali because it's a Debian derivative. I love Debian. Unfortunately, my relationship with Ubuntu is a love-hate one and I tend to steer clear of it. So, my obvious choice is Kali. What's your preference?
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Nefarious - 08-06-2013
I prefer backtrack because I like ubuntu.
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - w00t - 08-06-2013
Of the two, definitely Kali, because it's more streamlined to use.
I'm sure you've heard me say this, but I'll say it again. Downloading a hacking distro is stupid, because you will probably never use over half of the tools. Install what you need on your favourite distro, be that Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Mint, or whatever else. You'll learn how to properly use a small set of tools, which is better than knowing a little bit about a lot of tools.
If you need it as a liveCD, you can always convert your tooled-up operating system into an ISO, probably easiest done by editing the SFS in the default ISO.
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Dyme - 08-06-2013
Kali is essentially backtrack 6. The only major difference is that Kali is using Debian 7 with GNOME 3 instead of Ubuntu with GNOME 2.
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Complibur - 08-06-2013
I personally made my own I so with Debian and only the tools I use for a live CD. But I use Kali on a USB from time to time.
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Kinanizer - 08-07-2013
I love Kali. I've tried BT before and it was okay, but the moment I started up Kali I loved it. Although as w00t said, I don't know how to use of the tools in the distro, but If I don't have them I can't learn them. Which is why I love Kali.
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - yokai_old - 08-08-2013
(08-06-2013, 10:54 PM)Complibur Wrote: I personally made my own I so with Debian and only the tools I use for a live CD. But I use Kali on a USB from time to time.
Loooooooool, you must feel so special..
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Complibur - 08-09-2013
(08-08-2013, 11:29 PM)yokai Wrote: Loooooooool, you must feel so special..
I try.
lmfao
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Dismas - 08-09-2013
(08-06-2013, 07:47 PM)w00t Wrote: Of the two, definitely Kali, because it's more streamlined to use.
I'm sure you've heard me say this, but I'll say it again. Downloading a hacking distro is stupid, because you will probably never use over half of the tools. Install what you need on your favourite distro, be that Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Mint, or whatever else. You'll learn how to properly use a small set of tools, which is better than knowing a little bit about a lot of tools.
If you need it as a liveCD, you can always convert your tooled-up operating system into an ISO, probably easiest done by editing the SFS in the default ISO.
Personally, I'd use it as a live-disk. That's what I've normally done. I'd never use it as a main operating system.
(08-06-2013, 08:39 PM)ryan Wrote: Kali is essentially backtrack 6. The only major difference is that Kali is using Debian 7 with GNOME 3 instead of Ubuntu with GNOME 2.
You can easily change the desktop environment, but other than that, yeah.
RE: Backtrack vs. Kali - Dismas - 08-09-2013
(08-06-2013, 07:47 PM)w00t Wrote: Of the two, definitely Kali, because it's more streamlined to use.
I'm sure you've heard me say this, but I'll say it again. Downloading a hacking distro is stupid, because you will probably never use over half of the tools. Install what you need on your favourite distro, be that Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Mint, or whatever else. You'll learn how to properly use a small set of tools, which is better than knowing a little bit about a lot of tools.
If you need it as a liveCD, you can always convert your tooled-up operating system into an ISO, probably easiest done by editing the SFS in the default ISO.
Honestly, I found it easier to just load up the live-disc than to install the specific packages I needed. Maybe I was using more of the packages than most people, but I found it to be more practical. I generally laugh at people that use the distribution without a clue as to what they are doing, but I still find it to be a great operating system for penetration testing. Even if you don't use all of the packages, you can certainly learn how.
(08-06-2013, 08:39 PM)ryan Wrote: Kali is essentially backtrack 6. The only major difference is that Kali is using Debian 7 with GNOME 3 instead of Ubuntu with GNOME 2.
It's easy to change the desktop environment, as with anything. The big difference is Debian vs. Ubuntu and the amount of future support the distro will receive.