Recommended Hardware for Beginner 02-07-2019, 07:38 PM
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IDK what to get... laptop, chromebook, tablet, notebook, super notebook, another desktop, unlocked phone, server rack, firewall components, server computer, ....
I want to set up a lab basically and just play around cause lets face it, I dont know jack shit. I want to keep learning on linux. and keep my daily pc separate for security. What would you get if you knew that your life is changing and forcing you to do this... and you are at ground zero basically.
I have researched hacking laptops, desktops, and notebooks that can run linux or unix, and am rather impressed with that, I think Id like a device that can be mobile and let me sniff and inject. that said a shitty 45$ laptop may be sufficient and to start, may be all I need at this point.
I am also in favor of building a server in my home, and learning the basics that way as well, so getting a rack may be a start, I see some used ones for 100$ ... and then start to build my own network? firewall is interesting. I had no idea that a computer can be turned into a firewall... and that it had its own os... like that stuff is really cool!
where would you begin if you knew you werent gonna take college classes, but wanted to embark on a career, professional or underground, and was willing to commit to twenty years of dedication and a change of life. Im considering going to a defcon as well, because that shit is just really cool to me. Always has been, Ive never even met another hacker, that I know of at least. thats pretty sad.
If my best approach is to invest in library books or strictly research or lessons, open course ware, or simply mentoring under the wing of a trusted community member, Id like to hear your thoughts!
Feel free and express. My life has always been dangling this in my face... Im willing to do something with my life that means more than myself, as if I havent already. Im bored, I feel useless... I need to learn and find what Im good at and network. all of you out there have had such an advantage it seems. I have several devices at home. but IDK how to really get started... I have two phones, and old palm device used to tweak the air fuel controller on my buddies dsm 1 gen laser after installing a turbo, a few usb devices that control my vsts, daws, etc... a nice desktop gaming pc, a few drives and keyboards, box full of cables patch cords, tools, solder and gun...
I should be able to build a rocket ship or something cool ya know... cheers for letting me vent.
I want to set up a lab basically and just play around cause lets face it, I dont know jack shit. I want to keep learning on linux. and keep my daily pc separate for security. What would you get if you knew that your life is changing and forcing you to do this... and you are at ground zero basically.
I have researched hacking laptops, desktops, and notebooks that can run linux or unix, and am rather impressed with that, I think Id like a device that can be mobile and let me sniff and inject. that said a shitty 45$ laptop may be sufficient and to start, may be all I need at this point.
I am also in favor of building a server in my home, and learning the basics that way as well, so getting a rack may be a start, I see some used ones for 100$ ... and then start to build my own network? firewall is interesting. I had no idea that a computer can be turned into a firewall... and that it had its own os... like that stuff is really cool!
where would you begin if you knew you werent gonna take college classes, but wanted to embark on a career, professional or underground, and was willing to commit to twenty years of dedication and a change of life. Im considering going to a defcon as well, because that shit is just really cool to me. Always has been, Ive never even met another hacker, that I know of at least. thats pretty sad.
If my best approach is to invest in library books or strictly research or lessons, open course ware, or simply mentoring under the wing of a trusted community member, Id like to hear your thoughts!
Feel free and express. My life has always been dangling this in my face... Im willing to do something with my life that means more than myself, as if I havent already. Im bored, I feel useless... I need to learn and find what Im good at and network. all of you out there have had such an advantage it seems. I have several devices at home. but IDK how to really get started... I have two phones, and old palm device used to tweak the air fuel controller on my buddies dsm 1 gen laser after installing a turbo, a few usb devices that control my vsts, daws, etc... a nice desktop gaming pc, a few drives and keyboards, box full of cables patch cords, tools, solder and gun...
I should be able to build a rocket ship or something cool ya know... cheers for letting me vent.
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