BackTrack is a specialized GNU/Linux distribution focused on providing the latest security tools, primarily for pentesting and forensics purposes.

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File not Found Grub Rescue after install [closed]

I'm having problems with Backtrack 5 R3. After the installation of the system on my external disk, when i restart the computer the Grub Rescue Prompt appears after File Not Found. And when I type "ls ...
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Why won't se-toolkit set up? [closed]

When I run "apt-get update" and "apt-get upgrade" on Backtrack 5 R3, I get this after waiting about an hour and a half or so: Setting up se-toolkit (4.2.1-bt0) ... Errors were encountered while ...
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can't upgrade the system [duplicate]

I wanted to upgrade the sytem so I write apt-get upgrade when it arrive to Setting up se-toolkit (4.2.1-bt0) ... it shows me: Errors were encountered while processing: se-toolkit subterfuge ...
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Selecting/highlighting Text Problem [closed]

I am using Backtrack 5 but since it is based on Ubuntu 10.04, I decided to ask my question to here: I having problems with selecting a text with my mouse. For example when I try to rename a folder, ...
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How do I remove a partition from elements external hard-drive?

The hard drive was partitioned to have a ubuntu ISO boot as we didn't have a 2GB USB at the time to just put ubuntu on (What a fail I know -.-'). This partition was made with backtrack 5 KDE R3 ...
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Macxchange Script to Change MAC and Hostname in ubuntu 12.04

I'm trying to adapt a script in backtrack to work with ubuntu. I keep getting an error on line 14 which is the "if [ $? == 0 ]; then" line the script was found on ...
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Problem with backtrack5 r3 [closed]

I'm new here.But, i think here i will find a answer for my problem :) Ok,so first i put the usb with backtrack 5 in pc.Then i restart my pc. It's work,i chose default text mode,bla bla bla. The ...
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Unmet dependencies error while installing “Backtrack 5 tools” [closed]

I tried to install "Backtrack 5 tools" in ubuntu 11.04 , but I discover an error: Broken count > 0 with unmet dependencies I tried to resolve it by: apt-get -f install but error persist. Hare's ...
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Can't change screen resolution Ubuntu 10.04 (BT)

I'm using Backtrack 5 R2 , what is based on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. It is installed on Samsung Laptop , and default screen resolution in Windows for it is 1366x768 , but BT/Ubuntu Screen Resolution GUI ...
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Startup disk creator will not recognize my iso files, how to I fix this?

I have downloaded the Backtrack 5 R3 ISO (also an Ubuntu Studio 12.10/Ubuntu 12.10 ISOs) and I would like to burn it to a disk (4.7GB DVD-ROM I have) but I can't seem to get Ubuntu to recognize it. ...
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Can you triple-boot safely?

I would love to triple-boot Windows XP Pro, Ubuntu 12.10, and Backtrack 5 R3, but is this safe for my harddrive/other OSs on the computer?
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Is there any way I can transfer tools from backtrack 5 R3 to ubuntu 12.04? [closed]

Just curious! if there is any way i can do that without downloading something.
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Can I make an existing Live USB Persistent?

I'd really love to make my Ubuntu USB persistent. I've tried every possible thing on the internet I could find that I was able to do. (I'm on OS X.) I've gone through easily 36 hours of constant ...
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Entry gone from boot menu after installing backtrack 5R3 32 bit

I already had Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Windows 7 on my hard drive, then I installed Backtrack on another partition. Now after installation when I reboot, the boot menu entry of Ubuntu 12.04 is gone. I ...
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Problem with GRUB, can't boot in any OS

Im dual booting Ubunto and Windows 7 anyway a couple of days ago i was editing the grub to enable the graphical interface for backtrack, anyway I screwed up the grub accidently, now I can't load ...
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How do I install Backtrack applications in Ubuntu? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Adding Debian Sid as Package Repository? i was just trying to download and install backtrack application but in it's offical site it had the options only for Gnome and ...