Hello this is a great thread. Probably one of the best i have seen so far. I am looking for a notbook to install backtrack 4 and all the other software that i will need. wireshark, cain and able and all the others if there are any. I have been watching
youtube videos to learn all what i need to do. Im now learning some basic linux books and what not. I am plaining on going to backtrack 4 Security Training. I want to be a ethical hacker. Im not going to cause problems and steal information. My goal
is to just see if i can do it. Have fun with this software.
I dont wanna to use VM and i dont want to use a cd to run backtrack. I would like to just install backtrack 4 to my laptop.
So i am looking for a notebook thats powerful enough to run these tools..I like the Acer line. Aspire® One 751h - 11.6"
here are the specs.
AO751h-1196 Genuine Windows® XP Professional ; Intel® Atom Processor Z520; 2GB DDR2 667 SDRAM; 250GB hard drive, multi-in-one card reader; 11.6" WXGA (1366 x 768) TFT display, Acer® CrystalBrite Technology; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500; 802.11b/g WLAN, Bluetooth®, 10/100 LAN, webcam; sapphire blue chassis; six-cell battery; one-year limited warranty
What i have been reading so far is that i need xp not vista or 7. Is that correct? XP is the way to go for ethical hacking?
also can you tell me if this notebook work with backtrack4? I notice that some people on here say i need a nvidia graphic card? Is this correct? I hope not because that means i will have to look for another notebook
could you help a noob like me out so i can get started
thanks
I think there should be a sticky for noobs just starting out on what type of gear they should use instead of how to..just my two sence :)