On Linux sys-hacking front

Everything is ready to enter the mystical world of hackers and hacker exploits. And it is necessary for the entry of wonder for sure. Well, for that you need a big Internet package, a lot of time, a few empty CD-ova/DVD-ova or a USB stick of at least 4GB (8GB is preferable), and of course the main thing a Linux distro of your choice.When selecting distribution Serve with several sources. For example Distrowatch.com, Linux for All (HR), WebUpd8 and Dedoimedo.com are excellent sites to learn more about OpenSource, Linux, and other links.

For a complete Linux beginners I recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon edition. Why this distro I choose not Ubuntu wonder. Well here's why. OOB (Out-of-Box that is on our way immediately after installation) is the best introduction, it has easy installation (better than Ubuntu), is most similar to Windows and has good support. But if you think that Mint is not for you then you will go to Ubuntu. Only after a well mastered some things that Linux works (aka sudo apt-get install make-me-sandwich) go even further explore and you're on Ubuntu install new DE (new interface, such as XFCE, LXDE, KDE, Openbox etc.) .

If that's not enough ... Now marches on Debian. Why Debian when I can go on as Fedora or OpenSUSE that simple?! So here are the reasons. Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu isn't it. Now Ubuntu is based on Debian, while Debian is one of the four main distribution that still exist today.

Speaking of Debian, then I can only say one thing. Use the Stable version. If you need something new, then look at some tricks up their sleeves.

So if for example you want the latest package for Xfce, you must first edit

/ var / apt / sources.list via nano editor and add there testing lines of code such as

deb http://debian.carnet.hr testing
deb-src http://debian.carnet.hr testing

When you do that then you need to go a little further and again in the Terminal (aka cmd.exe for Linux / Android / OS X / * NIX based systems, have them in several variants, such as GNOME Terminal, Xfce Terminal, etc.) and make trick like sudo make install-me-sandwich (which is known to cool for beginners learning what it actually root / Superuser that can do whatever you want even if you have Linux on the microwave).

Now in Debian there is one trick that it would be desirable to know. The trick is to login to the root user from the terminal.
Do this with the command (without the quotes and with spaces) "su -l" and then go root password. When you do whatever you must have sudo in front of it is ignored, so knocking further commands.
You for testing Xfce 4.10 enroll
apt-get-t testing install xfce4

Simple is not it ... Or is it ...

What do you think, is it better to start with Ubuntu, do better Fedora or openSUSE, you might think that CentOS better to learn hard-core administration, Linux, etc. .. Your opinions please feel free to write a comment.