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Hi,
I have the Backtrack5 iso file .
i want to install all the backtrack tools in ubuntu without installing the backtrack operating system.
Is this possible?
If possible give me the solution please.....

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Short answer: yes — you can use BackTrack tools without installing BackTrack itself, but do not try to “add BackTrack/Kali repositories” into a running Ubuntu desktop. BackTrack was replaced by Kali Linux (2013), and the Kali project explicitly warns that adding Kali’s repos to non‑Kali systems often breaks the host OS. is right to advise caution. (phoronix.com)

Safer, practical approaches (pick one that fits your comfort level):

  • Run the ISO in a VM (VirtualBox): create a VM, attach the BackTrack ISO as the virtual CD, boot and use the live environment without touching Ubuntu. This is the lowest‑risk way to try tools. (virtualbox.org)

  • Make a bootable Live USB with persistence so settings/data survive reboots — Kali’s docs show the persistent‑USB workflow (works the same for a BackTrack/Kali ISO). (kali.org)

  • Use a container: run the official Kali Docker image and install only the tools you need. Example:

    docker run --rm -it kalilinux/kali-rolling /bin/bash

    This gives an isolated environment you can snapshot or discard. (hub.docker.com)

Advanced options: create an isolated chroot (via debootstrap/schroot) to install Kali/BackTrack packages in a contained tree, or extract/install individual .deb packages for specific tools that Ubuntu already ships (e.g., nmap, wireshark) if you only need a few. See debootstrap docs before trying chroot workflows. (wiki.debian.org)

If you still consider scripts that add many Kali packages to Ubuntu (e.g., Katoolin), note they automate adding Kali repos but come with the same risks — always snapshot/backup first and remove Kali entries after use. For a reliable, low‑maintenance setup, run BackTrack/Kali from a VM, persistent USB, or Docker container rather than mixing repositories into Ubuntu. (github.com)

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Member Avatar for BigPaw

Backtrack doing this as their penetration tools are completely integrated into the version of Ubuntu it is released with.

Have you had a look in the Repositories as ?

Also, as you have an ISO, and you don't want to install it, you could use it as a Live CD.

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I agree. Backtrack can be run from a USB drive if needed. I have a usb stick I use for pen testing only when needed. Boot up with it, all settings are still saved, and I'm good to go.

Backtrack has a pretty small footprint, you could always just dual boot it alongside your ubuntu desktop.

The Backtrack install CD gives you some nice install options. Any reason not to use one of those?

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