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I need to install hamachi on kali linux. The only problem is that when I try to install it I get an error saying that it requires lsb-core 3.0 to work. So I tried installing lsb-core 3, but I was unable to find a package named lsb-core 3. So how do I install lsb-core 3 and hamachi?

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Short summary (for ): Hamachi’s Linux installer historically depended on the LSB metapackage, but more recent LogMeIn builds and a few common workarounds make installation on Debian-based Kali straightforward. Prefer trying the current .deb first (dpkg only installs files; use apt to fix dependencies). Official installers and current instructions are published by LogMeIn. (support.logmein.com)

Quick first attempt (works on many systems):

sudo apt-get update
wget https://www.vpn.net/installers/logmein-hamachi_2.1.0.203-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i logmein-hamachi_2.1.0.203-1_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get -f install

If the package still complains “Depends: lsb-core (>= 3.0)”, that usually means the LSB metapackage is not available in the current repo set (Debian/Kali reduced LSB coverage; only small helpers like lsb-base/lsb-release remain in current suites). Check availability first with apt-cache policy lsb-core. (unix.stackexchange.com)

If lsb-core is missing: two practical, commonly used options are (a) install an older Debian lsb-core .deb (careful with cross-release installs), or (b) create a tiny “dummy” package that tells dpkg the dependency is satisfied. The standard tool for (b) is equivs — it builds a small local .deb that Provides: lsb-core. Example workflow (quick, but flagged as a hack in Debian docs):

sudo apt-get install equivs
mkdir ~/fake-lsb && cd ~/fake-lsb
cat > lsb-core.control <<EOF
Section: misc
Priority: optional
Standards-Version: 3.9.2
Package: lsb-core
Version: 999:3.2
Maintainer: local <local@localhost>
Architecture: all
Provides: lsb-core
Description: Dummy lsb-core to satisfy third-party package deps
EOF
equivs-build lsb-core.control
sudo dpkg -i lsb-core_999:3.2_all.deb
sudo dpkg -i /path/to/logmein-hamachi_*.deb

equivs is intended for local hacks — it works but should be used with caution; read its docs first. (manpages.debian.org)

Note for and anyone running Kali inside VirtualBox: missing kernel headers are a separate issue (needed for building Guest Additions). Ensure official Kali repos are enabled, run apt-get update, then apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential before attempting compilation. Correct repository configuration and an updated apt index are often the real blocker. (kalitut.com)

If avoiding hacks is preferred, consider modern alternatives to Hamachi (ZeroTier, Tailscale, OpenVPN) — they often install cleanly on Kali and avoid LSB problems.

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Member Avatar for CimmerianX

I had the same type of issue. Kali runs on 3.7. I run kali in Virtual Box but the repositories lack a headers package. Without that, I can't install the VBox tools. I thought about recompiling the kernel, but the repos also lack any kernel-package. Perhaps someone with more knowledge could jump in on this.

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What package manager does Kali use?

Member Avatar for Jeroen Mathon

Where are you going to use Hamachi for exacly?
Private networking/Serverhosting<(I'd reccomend Port Forwarding.)

I know some well working alternatives but i need to know what you are going to use it for?

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