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Basically I would like to know if anyone has any good suggestions for a beginner for a laptop and distro.
Possibly around $300 plus or minus $100 something fairly cheap but capable of performing those tasks.
I'm looking for advice on a laptop.
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Ijack
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Any laptop ought to do as a basis to learn linux and python. The cheapest way would be not with a laptop but a Raspberry Pi. As for Linux distribution, I am not going to suggest one as the phrase "ethical hacking practice" raises alarm bells with me.
Hacking is fraught with dangers, even if you do it with the best of intentions. One mistake could blight your future career prospects and even land you in jail. I would strongly suggest that you only practice as part of an approved course with a reputable institution. They will tell you what tools to use and how to avoid potential pitfalls.
Hacking is fraught with dangers, even if you do it with the best of intentions. One mistake could blight your future career prospects and even land you in jail. I would strongly suggest that you only practice as part of an approved course with a reputable institution. They will tell you what tools to use and how to avoid potential pitfalls.
I apologize for my phrasing. Let me clarify. I have no intentions of doing anything illegal when I said ethical hacking... to me I guess that means like open source projects, software engineering/programming?
Anyways basically every how to says get linux learn python. Have a list of about 10-15 ebooks for linux practice.
I thought cracking was considered the political term for the illegal form of hacking...again I apologize for confusing you.
Anyways basically every how to says get linux learn python. Have a list of about 10-15 ebooks for linux practice.
I thought cracking was considered the political term for the illegal form of hacking...again I apologize for confusing you.
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The Raspberry Pi is a very low cost and low power device that runs Linux. It's about the size of a credit card and has a few USB ports, Ethernet, HDMI out, runs of a SD card and is powered via Micro USB. Their intention was to get people into programming at a very low cost but have also been very popular with hobbyists.
If you have a couple of hundred dollars to spend then I'd just get a laptop. The Pi is very slow by comparison, I think your learning experience will be better on a system that performs properly. The Pi is a very cool device though, I have one myself.
If I were you I'd get something refurbished on Newegg. My distribution of choice is Mint KDE. I thought Zed Shaw's Learn Python the Hard Way was a good introduction into Python.
If you have a couple of hundred dollars to spend then I'd just get a laptop. The Pi is very slow by comparison, I think your learning experience will be better on a system that performs properly. The Pi is a very cool device though, I have one myself.
If I were you I'd get something refurbished on Newegg. My distribution of choice is Mint KDE. I thought Zed Shaw's Learn Python the Hard Way was a good introduction into Python.
Chromebooks do not run Linux natively - you have to "hack" it to do that. There are tutorials around the net for that, I have used this one to turn my c710 (previous model) into Ubuntu 14.04 laptop.
I would check for a model with 4gb RAM, though. I don't know how easy is to upgrade the RAM on C720.
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"Ethical hacking" does have a very specific meaning. What you describe is just programming.
For that I would recommend Fedora Linux running on a proper laptop. Forget Chromebooks or netbooks - they aren't up to the task. Most any proper laptop will do (Lenovo make very good ones) - a reconditioned, or second-hand one, is an excellent idea.
For that I would recommend Fedora Linux running on a proper laptop. Forget Chromebooks or netbooks - they aren't up to the task. Most any proper laptop will do (Lenovo make very good ones) - a reconditioned, or second-hand one, is an excellent idea.
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I'm not familiar with that particular model, but the specs look fine (it's got a better processor than the Lenovo laptop I run Linux on, and that works well for development work). Ideally you would want 4GB or more RAM.
There's some details of Linux compatibility of that model here: http://www.linlap.com/lenovo_thinkpad_t410
There's some details of Linux compatibility of that model here: http://www.linlap.com/lenovo_thinkpad_t410
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dell laptop are cheaper and reliable.i use it
and hey linux is completely free,you just have to download it..
for installation.
http://engg-haven.blogspot.in/2014/08/install-ubuntu-bodhi-linux-on-external.html
and hey linux is completely free,you just have to download it..
for installation.
http://engg-haven.blogspot.in/2014/08/install-ubuntu-bodhi-linux-on-external.html
Here is a laptop that is completely Free Software compatible, so you can run any distro you want and never worry about driver issues.
http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/product/ibm-lenovo-thinkpad-x60-coreboot/
It's a modded Thinkpad, so it's durable and reliable. A friend has one and loves it. btw, used Thinkpads in general, especially the IBM ones, are well known to be compatible with Linux and good all-around laptops for cheap.
http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/product/ibm-lenovo-thinkpad-x60-coreboot/
It's a modded Thinkpad, so it's durable and reliable. A friend has one and loves it. btw, used Thinkpads in general, especially the IBM ones, are well known to be compatible with Linux and good all-around laptops for cheap.
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