Kali Linux
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Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, originally forked from Backtrack Linux by the Offensive Security team.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
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- Maoholguin published news article about Kali Linux
Kali Linux 2025.2 adds 13 new hacking tools, smartwatch Wi-Fi injection & MITRE-based menuKali Linux 2025.2 introduces a redesigned Kali Menu based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework, replacing ...
- POX published news article about Kali Linux
Kali Linux 2025.1a brings refreshed theme, KDE Plasma 6.2, NetHunter updates, and moreThe Kali Linux team has unveiled version 2025.1a of their renowned Linux distribution, tailored for...
- POX published news article about Kali Linux
Kali Linux 2024.4 brings Linux kernel 6.11, GNOME 47, Python 3.12, and new hacking toolsKali Linux has released its final update for the year, version 2024.4, of its Debian-based distribu...
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Comments and Reviews
Everything you need for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning Kali Linux has it. But NOT recommended for beginners, or people that are planning to switch from Windows to Linux, go with Debian or Ubuntu instead.
People who are planning to switch from Windows, choose Kali for one purpose and one purpose only -- crack Wi-Fi passwords! So, nobody, repeat, nobody is going to choose Debian or Ubuntu instead .
Kali is pretty bloated, and doesn't even have some tools that a lot of pentesters use. Use Parrot OS or BlackArch instead.
Heavy duty penetration testing and vulnerability tool.
Kali Linux is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...
It's great for pen-testing, however you probobly dont need it and shouldn't install it. https://www.kali.org/docs//introduction/should-i-use-kali-linux/
Even if you do want to get into penetration testing, you can start with any other linux distro that's meant as a daily driver
the article on alternatives to kali linux is so good, all information in one place, good work. Going to try them one by one, by visiting their website.
The gnome based shell, that I got so familiar with while using backtrack u, is still there. The Debian base is fast and easy to get used to, and easy to modify.