Last year I decided to switch from using Windows 10 to Parrot OS. I’d never used Linux before so it was definitely a learning curve for me. I’m not going to lie there were definitely some frustrating moments. But overall I’m really happy with the switch and I think it’s a great operating system especially for security purposes. Here are some tips for those of you who are thinking about making the switch from Windows to Parrot OS.
Before you start it’s important to note that Parrot OS is based on Debian so if you’re familiar with that you’ll feel right at home. If not don’t worry it’s not too difficult to get the hang of.
The first thing you need to do is download the ISO file from the Parrot OS website. Once that’s done you’ll need to create a bootable USB drive. I used Etcher which is a really great and easy to use program.
Once you have your bootable USB drive you’ll need to boot from it. This can be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with BIOS settings. Basically you need to go into your BIOS settings and change the boot order so that your USB drive is the first priority. Once you’ve done that save the changes and reboot your system.
Once your system reboots you should see the Parrot OS installer. Go ahead and follow the prompts and select your language timezone etc. When you get to the part where it asks you which type of installation you want I recommend selecting the “Erase disk and install Parrot” option. This will give you a clean install and make things a lot easier in the long run.
Once the installation is complete reboot your system and you should be good to go!
There are still a few things you’ll need to do after you’ve installed Parrot OS. The first thing is to update your system. This can be done by running the following command in the Terminal:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
This will update all of the software on your system to the latest versions.
The next thing you’ll want to do is install some basic software. I would recommend installing a web browser (I like Firefox) a text editor (I like Atom) and a few other basic tools. You can find most of the software you need in the Parrot OS repositories.
That’s really all there is to it! Parrot OS is a great operating system and I think you’ll find it to be a great alternative to Windows.
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How do I install Parrot OS?
Answer: You can install Parrot OS by downloading the ISO file from the Parrot OS website and then burning it to a DVD or USB drive.
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How do I create a live USB of Parrot OS?
Answer: You can create a live USB of Parrot OS by downloading the ISO file from the Parrot website and then using a program like Etcher to write it to a USB drive.
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What are the system requirements for Parrot OS?
Answer: Parrot OS requires a 64-bit processor and at least 4GB of RAM.
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What type of license does Parrot OS have?
Answer: Parrot OS is released under the GNU General Public License.
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How often is Parrot OS updated?
Answer: Parrot OS is typically updated every six months.
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How do I upgrade to the latest version of Parrot OS?
Answer: You can upgrade to the latest version of Parrot OS by running the “parrot-upgrade” command.
7.
What desktop environment does Parrot OS use?
Answer: Parrot OS uses the MATE desktop environment.
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How do I install software in Parrot OS?
Answer: You can install software in Parrot OS using the APT package manager.
9.
What is the default password for the root user in Parrot OS?
Answer: The default password for the root user in Parrot OS is “toor”.
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What are the default usernames and passwords for the other users in Parrot OS?
Answer: The default username for the user is “user” and the default password is “live”.
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Where can I find help with using Parrot OS?
Answer: You can find help with using Parrot OS on the Parrot OS website or on the Parrot OS forums.
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How do I enable the root user in Parrot OS?
Answer: You can enable the root user in Parrot OS by running the “parrot-enable-root” command.
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How do I disable the root user in Parrot OS?
Answer: You can disable the root user in Parrot OS by running the “parrot-disable-root” command.
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What is the Parrot OS root password?
Answer: The root password for Parrot OS is “toor”.
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How do I change the root password in Parrot OS?
Answer: You can change the root password in Parrot OS by running the “passwd” command.
