Posts Tagged ‘Debian’

aptitude and apt-get

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Read this: http://pthree.org/2007/08/12/aptitude-vs-apt-get/

Back story: Yesterday someone on SILC asked about the difference between aptitude and apt-get, and why to use one over the other. I haven’t looked at the source code so could only provide reasons based on anecdotal evidence. The link posted above contains a concise write-up by Aaron Toponce on the difference between these apps.

Debian on Android installer released

Friday, January 16th, 2009

For those of you interested in the potential for a mobile device extravaganza at the February meeting, an installer for Debian on Android is now available.  Read more at the AndroidFanatic forums.  I wish I could get one on CB Wireless :\

debian-ssl-sshbrute.pl

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Debian SSL fiasco – SSH brute script.  Coded by vom.

Download: debian-ssl-sshbrute.pl