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What Linux should I install to VM? - CATMAN - 08-20-2010
I'm going to install Linux in my Virutal Machine,but I don't know what OS to chose.Should I install Backtrack 4 or Ubuntu or something else?
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - ndee - 08-20-2010
Well, if you're going to do some malicious activities, yes, BT4 is perfect for you as it comes with all the tools you'll ever need.
If you want a Linux user-friendly, fun, and has tons of stuff to do on it, then yes, Ubuntu.
I would also suggest installing Red Hat.
IMHO, other distros aren't made for VM's as they'll become slow, etc..
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - Zoidberg - 08-24-2010
Try Arch Linux, you will learn a lot.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - Iarkey - 08-26-2010
If it's for hacking try backtrack, if general use try fedora.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - tomynho - 08-28-2010
Running Linux in a VM is pointless, unless you want to use it for hacking.
It's more common to run Windows in a VM on Linux.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - Buffy - 08-28-2010
Run Slackware and learn to be self-sufficient. Slackware is my favorite, most-used OS, and I have learned much through the years. Now, I know the installation required knowledge/learning curve isn't as steep as Gentoo, but you'll become more accustomed to text installation which is a valuable skill. Also, you'll be forced to learn to build everything you use (if you go the default route), which is another invaluable skill to learn. I feel that Slack is much less click-oriented, and more terminal focused.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - Reality - 08-31-2010
(08-26-2010, 06:31 AM)Iarkey Wrote: If it's for hacking try backtrack, if general use try fedora.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - 0wl - 09-20-2010
If you are using a virtual machine to run linux then you new backtrack 4 because you would be hacking with it. If you want to use Linux as an OS just duel boot it. It is very easy.
Also this is a good site to review distros..
http://distrowatch.com/
Good luck man.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - MarkW7 - 09-29-2010
It depends what you want to do, for everyday use go for Ubuntu. For "pen testing" go for BT 4.
RE: What Linux should I install to VM? - Carbon - 10-04-2010
I prefer CentOS, but that's all I've ever used so :3