Ubuntu is one of the best OS which is based on Linux kernel , In this tutorial we are going to learn how to install Ubuntu from USB drive. This procedure is very handy for portable notebooks etc.., which do no have CD/DVD drive and it will be also useful when your CD/DVD dive has been malfunctioned. I just don't want to be too long, so lets get straight to the work ;) Requriments:
BackTrack is one of the best Linux distributions which is purely focused on penetration testing and is preloaded with several industry standard security and hacking tools like network analysers, wireless tools, fuzzers, crackers etc.. As like other Linux distributions BackTrack is also designed to boot and use from cd/dvd(called as live cd) but in some cases you may need to use BackTrack with your USB device. So in this post HPH will show you how to do it.
Even though BackTrack is designed to be used from live cd/dvd, it can also be used as a live USB drive. The process to make your live BackTrack USB drive is a piece of cake when you follow the 4 simple steps below. Minimum Requirements:
USB device with 2+ GB space(4 GB is recommended)
BackTrack ISO file, If you don’t have the current latest version you can go download here.
A software application called Unetbootin, It is free an you can download it from here.
Five minutes of your precious time.
Steps to be followed:
Plug-in your USB drive.
Start the application Unetbootin.
Now select the radio button DiskImage and click browse to select your BackTrack ISO.
On the below select your USB drive letter and click OK to create bootable BackTrack USB.
That’s it your are done, you had successfully created your bootable USB BackTrack device. You can now boot and login to your BackTrack with the default username(root) password(toor).
Note: Make sure you select your USB as first boot device in your BIOS.
Its very common that many people argue why should you use ubuntu or other Linux distro when you are in the world of windows or mac(even i asked the same question when i got a thought to change to ubuntu linux). So why should you use ubuntu(or just give it a try). I also heard while so many people saying that linux sucks because it doesn't provide a good user interference and should deal with command lines, but its not true because ubuntu and other linux distro had changed a lot and even provides a good user interference. So, as a ubuntu lover i would like to give some reasons why you should use ubuntu or other linux distros(at least give it a try). Its free: Yep!! ubuntu or other linux distro's are free and will be free always. They will surely save some grands isn't it. No virus: When compared to windows ubuntu or other linux distro's are 99% more secure because linux will not recognize win32 executable's. Evolve: By using ubuntu or other linux distributions you can evolve yourself in computing and internet. Great performance: When compared to windows, ubuntu uses less system resources and gives you smooth performance. Unlike windows ubuntu runs on old pc's too. Bug fix: You don't have to wait your life to get bugs fixed, you can track them easily from ubuntu community. Free softwares: You don't have to use your dollars to buy softwares because all softwares are free!!! So that you are free from pirated softwares. Highly Customizable: You can totally customize your desktop and other parts of ubuntu with ease, you can also make its desktop look like windows or mac or you can be more crazy with your own customization. Easy Upgrades: Yes its true that you don't have to waste your time to upgrade your softwares individually because you can do it with only one application called update manager, thus using less system resources and getting great performance. Ubuntu community: One of the greatest and biggest community which helps in providing you with support and answers to your questions and doubts. All in one: You don't have to install different softwares like MS office, chat applications, photo editing etc..., because ubuntu comes with free(equal and even better then your paid softwares) and pre installed softwares, So that you can start your work right away. Games: Who said linux is not for gamers, linux has 100's and 1000's of games which you can get for free of charge i.e they are open source.
The reasons i showed here are just foot of a mountain, if you are a ubuntu or linux lover(windows and mac user too) share your views. Hope you enjoy linux distro's and please support ubuntu.
Transform Windows XP into Ubuntu. There is no single installer for this one. But yet these tools in combination can give Windows XP, look of Ubuntu. The good thing about having a package with all these elements, categorized in several different folders, is that you can choose what to install and what to leave unchanged. The downside is that you have to do it step by step. But thats what we call geeky, eh! You can install and uninstall these as you wish to. These will not disturb your Windows XP files, programsand settings but just transform the look and feel of your Windows XP into beautiful Linux Ubuntu version.
Transform Windows XP into Linux with UbuntuXP
UbuntuXP is the Ubuntu’s look for your Windows XP. The package comes with some installers to change different visual aspects of Windows XP into Linux Ubuntu.
How to Install – XP into Ubuntu
Unpack the rar file
Install “uxtheme patcher” from folder called “APPS”
Restart your system
Look for “Visual Styles folder” and use “Clearlooks” to change theme of Windows XP
Look for “Icons Folder” and use “Super_Turbo_Tango_Patcher_August_2006″
In “Apps” folder you can find a folder called FindeXer Nightly V1.1.0.3.
Cut this folder and put it in C:
if you wish or any place you want, after that in the folder findexer you can find a “readme” file, read it please its very important.
Use the icons on “Ubuntu PNG” folder to change the icons, see the screenshot in the folder.
If you want to change the picture of the Classic Start menu on Windows XP, you must use “reshack and replacer”.
Transform Windows XP into Linux with Ultimate Transformation
There is another package which comes with some of installers including clearlooks, human(Ubuntu), Plastic(KDE), Icons pakage, Tango_Patcher and cursor package for Windows XP to turn it into Ubuntu.,
Download Windows XP to Ubuntu Ultimate Transformation Pack
Customize Windows XP to Ubuntu Visual Style Yourself
Here are some more links to give your Windows XP a visual style of Ubuntu. Skins, patches and more… By installing them you can make your Windows XP look like Ubuntu Linux. Just like Ubuntu itself, all programs are freeware.
What you will get from these link? Have a sneak peak preview.
Download Linux Ubuntu High Resolution Wallpapers for Desktop Background
Click the image for full resolution wallpaper download.
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