Kali Linux

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Hey Guys!

 

I was trying to install Kali Linux (latest ISO) using a bootable USB that I made using Rufus (latest package) in ISO mode and NOT DD. The PC booted up and I made a partition in Live mode. I then went into the actual setup and when I got to the part where a CD-ROM was to be mounted, I got an error: "Failed to detect and mount CD-ROM". Then, when I disconnect and reconnect the USB to the port, I get through that part. But then another problem strikes where it fails to detect/find the CD-ROM.

Now I've tried reinstalling some software, updating the ISO and stuff but I want to make this clear:

I DO NOT HAVE A CD-ROM IN MY PC

 

And I think that's the reason, I just want to make sure if it really is cz It is a hell lot of hectic to work on this PC (it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaay tooooo messy :/)

[Sauron]

9 minutes ago, mbasil22 said:

in ISO mode and NOT DD.

Use dd.

 

Also, don't install kali. It's intended to be run as a live system. If you want to try Linux install a normal distro like Ubuntu.

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3 minutes ago, Sauron said:

Use dd.

 

Also, don't install kali. It's intended to be run as a live system. If you want to try Linux install a normal distro like Ubuntu.

hmm

 

i just cant destroy my usb with dd cz it isnt mine...

also, im  gonna use kali for what is should be used for :P and u know what i mean... ubuntu cant do that shit

[Stormseeker9]

1 minute ago, mbasil22 said:

hmm

 

i just cant destroy my usb with dd cz it isnt mine...

also, im  gonna use kali for what is should be used for and u know what i mean... ubuntu cant do that shit

Enlighten me 

[Sauron]

Just now, mbasil22 said:

i just cant destroy my usb with dd cz it isnt mine...

...are you under the impression that ISO mode preserves your data? It doesn't.

1 minute ago, mbasil22 said:

also, im  gonna use kali for what is should be used for and u know what i mean... ubuntu cant do that shit

Yes it can. Ubuntu can do everything Kali can, you just need to install a couple of packages to do it. The only difference is that Kali comes with everything in live mode so you can carry it around on a pendrive. Can you name one program that Kali has and isn't available for Ubuntu?

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Just now, Stormseeker9 said:

Enlighten me 

i meant:

 

You cannot access the content of your USB any longer after it has been created using DD mode). So if you want to modify some settings, or want to access the doc, or, say, copy the firmware for your Wifi card onto the USB, you may not be able to do so. Also, even if you are able to access the content, you will find that the available size you have is a lot less than the total size of your USB. For instance, if you DD copy a 4GB image onto a 16GB USB, then even if you can access your drive from Windows, you will only ever be able to access 4GB of your drive, and not 16.

Source :https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/843

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Just now, Sauron said:

...are you under the impression that ISO mode preserves your data? It doesn't.

Yes it can. Ubuntu can do everything Kali can, you just need to install a couple of packages to do it. The only difference is that Kali comes with everything in live mode so you can carry it around on a pendrive. Can you name one program that Kali has and isn't available for Ubuntu?

lemme rephrase:

i prefer kali and hate ubuntu

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Just now, mbasil22 said:

lemme rephrase:

i prefer kali and hate ubuntu

You prefer it but it seems like you are not that familiar with it, that's bit odd don't you think?

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1 minute ago, noxdeouroboros said:

You prefer it but it seems like you are not that familiar with it, that's bit odd don't you think?

indeed, i prefer it AND in the process of learning

 

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Just now, mbasil22 said:

indeed, i prefer it AND in the process of learning

 

I myself only prefer things when I'm familiar with them, can't know if I prefer it if I can't properly use it, but that's just might be me.

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1 minute ago, noxdeouroboros said:

I myself only prefer things when I'm familiar with them, can't know if I prefer it if I can't properly use it, but that's just might be me.

idk man i just like kali and parrot the most.. the reason im going with kali is cz every tutorial teaches with it and not parrot so... or else, i prefer parrot the most cz its like the COMPETE package and has better looks

[Sauron]

6 minutes ago, mbasil22 said:

i meant:

 

You cannot access the content of your USB any longer after it has been created using DD mode). So if you want to modify some settings, or want to access the doc, or, say, copy the firmware for your Wifi card onto the USB, you may not be able to do so. Also, even if you are able to access the content, you will find that the available size you have is a lot less than the total size of your USB. For instance, if you DD copy a 4GB image onto a 16GB USB, then even if you can access your drive from Windows, you will only ever be able to access 4GB of your drive, and not 16.

Source :https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/issues/843

You can just reformat the drive when you're done with it. It won't work properly otherwise so it's that or nothing. If you need to add files to the image just add them to the ISO and then write it to the pendrive in DD mode.

5 minutes ago, mbasil22 said:

indeed, i prefer it AND in the process of learning

 

You're probably going to learn to hate it due to using it incorrectly and post a bunch of questions about problems that could have been avoided if you had used something else, but hey, whatever floats your boat.

2 minutes ago, mbasil22 said:

the reason im going with kali is cz every tutorial teaches with it

You're not going to learn Linux by blindly following tutorials to the letter.

[wasab]

2 hours ago, mbasil22 said:

Also, im  gonna use kali for what is should be used for

Which is pentesting and which I doubt you are. Most people do not attack their own softwares for the sake of it. 

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I do recomend only use kali as a live cd. Kali repos are always down. This makes installing/updating impossible. Also you dont want pen testing tools installed on your OS. If someone wanted to attack you, you have already done half their job for them by having pen test tools installed.

[wasab]

5 hours ago, Bacon soup said:

I do recomend only use kali as a live cd. Kali repos are always down. This makes installing/updating impossible. Also you dont want pen testing tools installed on your OS. If someone wanted to attack you, you have already done half their job for them by having pen test tools installed.

If they got a shell and have root then they can install pentest tools on any Linux systems. 

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On 10/29/2019 at 10:02 AM, Sauron said:

Use dd.

 

Also, don't install kali. It's intended to be run as a live system. If you want to try Linux install a normal distro like Ubuntu.

If you want a security focused desktop and install it I can recommend parrot os