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Q. Why would I use a Live CD distribution instead of just installing Linux on my system?

A. A Live CD can be beneficial because the drivers, tools, and libraries for most systems are already compiled and ready to go; you don t need to worry about ensuring that the proper dependencies have been satisfied. Also, some organizations want to approve your system prior to allowing you to connect to a network. In these situations, you can send them the CD for approval prior to your arrival and speed up the process.

Q. What tools are missing from BackTrack that are on Auditor?

A. The most important tools that are missing from a wireless perspective are GPSMap, Void11, and Wellenreiter.

Q. Is there a way to spoof my MAC address from the command line and skip using a tool?

A. Yes. The ifconfig command can be used:

ifconfig wlan0 hw ether 00:00:00:00:00:00 

where 00:00:00:00:00:00 is the MAC address you wish to use.