What Linux should I install to VM?

[CATMAN]

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?

[ndee]

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..

[Zoidberg]

Try Arch Linux, you will learn a lot.

[Iarkey]

If it's for hacking try backtrack, if general use try fedora.

[tomynho]

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.

[Buffy]

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.

[Reality]

If it's for hacking try backtrack, if general use try fedora.

[0wl]

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.

[MarkW7]

It depends what you want to do, for everyday use go for Ubuntu. For "pen testing" go for BT 4.

[Carbon]

I prefer CentOS, but that's all I've ever used so :3