IDS testing tools

[jarleay () gmail com]

I'm currently trying to find tools to test my IDS setup. I'm having problems finding active web pages where I can 
download tools like SNOT and STICK for download. 

1. Do you guys have any good sites that work properly for download?

2. Do you recommend other good tools for testing? This is only a small LAN with one IDS

3. Should I run the attacking machine on Winxp or some linux version? I'm most familiar with windows :(

Cheers!

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