Blog
Jul 5, 2010
How to Update to BackTrack 2.6.34
Howto Update BackTrack to the latest Kernel 2.6.34
1 min read
Several people have been asking for instructions on updating hard drive installs of BackTrack – here’s a quick set of commands to upgrade your machine and prepare the kernel sources. This is required for VMWare tools or VirtualBox tools module compilations, for example.
Start by updating and upgrading your local BackTrack install. IMPORTANT – If asked if you want to proceed with the kernel updates,agree, by typing “n”.
[cc lang=”bash”]
apt-get update
apt-get dist-upgrade
[/cc]
Install new drivers as needed, as well as kernel sources:
[cc lang=”bash”]
apt-get install madwifi-drivers broadcom-sta r8187-drivers linux-source-2.6.34
apt-get clean
depmod -a
[/cc]
Now prepare your kernel sources:
[cc lang=”bash”]
cd /usr/src/
rm -rf linux linux-source-2.6.30.9*
rm -rf /lib/modules/2.6.30.9/
tar jxpf linux-source-2.6.34.tar.bz2
ln -s linux-source-2.6.34 linux
cd linux
cp /boot/config-2.6.34 .config
ln -s /usr/src/linux /lib/modules/2.6.34/build
make scripts && make prepare
apt-get clean && updatedb
reboot # dont forget to reboot!
[/cc]
Your BackTrack Install is now fully updated and kernel sources are in place. Running a VMWare / VirtualBox tools install should complete without a problem.
Cybersecurity leader resources
Sign up for the Secure Leader and get the latest info on industry trends, resources and best practices for security leaders every other week
Latest from OffSec
Enterprise Security
What is Threat Intelligence?
This article explores threat intelligence, its purpose, types, and how organizations can leverage it to enhance cybersecurity.
Sep 27, 2024
9 min read
Insights
Mental Toughness in Cybersecurity: Preparing Teams for High-Pressure Situations
Mental toughness helps cybersecurity teams improve decision-making, collaboration, and resilience, enabling them to perform under constant pressure.
Sep 20, 2024
7 min read
Enterprise Security
The Role of Leadership in Cultivating a Resilient Cybersecurity Team
Learn about the role that leadership plays in cultivating a resilient cybersecurity team.
Sep 13, 2024
5 min read