zimension Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hello guys. It's my first post here, so sorry if I'm breaking a rule somehow but, I need some help.Every time I try to run apt-get update I get an error message basicly saying that I can't connect to the repos - being timed out every time, not even getting a response. I need someone else to please run apt-get update (in backtrack 5) and tell me if you get any error msgs. Since I made no changes to the sources.list file I do not see how I could have accidently changed my repos list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 http://docs.kali.org/category/introduction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimension Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Wow, I guess that makes me a complete noob. I've been using BT for about 2 years and never heard of Kali LInux. Is it that much better than BT5r3? Is that why the repos are offline btw? Did BT discontinue support or something? :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm not sure about the repos. Kali is the new project now. There will be no further BackTrack releases or support. Kali is the remodel of BackTrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Kali is made by Offsec, same people/team that made BackTrack. BackTrack repos should be online still though, since its used for their online classes. Kali would be something to move to though for more mainstream linux, even though its still geared towards pentesting, its now linux file system compliant and everything works like you'd expect in debian or ubuntu and should have a wider range of hardware compatibility, stability, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimension Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Cool, I just downloaded the iso. Thanks for the help, guys. Looks like I'll be switching to Kali. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimension Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Kali is made by Offsec, same people/team that made BackTrack. BackTrack repos should be online still though, since its used for their online classes. Kali would be something to move to though for more mainstream linux, even though its still geared towards pentesting, its now linux file system compliant and everything works like you'd expect in debian or ubuntu and should have a wider range of hardware compatibility, stability, etc. Oh cool, any one know if its more compatible running wine (specifically steam) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimension Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Oh cool, any one know if its more compatible running wine (specifically steam) Eff it, I'll find out myself :D Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Oh cool, any one know if its more compatible running wine (specifically steam) It's not meant for an every day distro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimension Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 It's not meant for an every day distro. Meh... doesn't mean you can't use it like one. Neither was BT and I made it work. TY for suggesting it, I'm installing right meow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimension Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 It's not meant for an every day distro. Actually it is kinda an everyday Distro. It has things like Openoffice, VLC, Disc Burners, Paint programs and lots of other 'non professional' tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I use BT5r3 native installed on my laptop, got VLC working and sound with my POS HP laptop and install whatever I need, plus wine works for windows progs so i can use my Notepad++ in Linux and a few others. Kali is/will be more compatible though with everyday use than BackTrack was though and supports loads of other devices and architectures now. http://docs.kali.org/category/armel-armhf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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