What is Kali Linux?

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1. Definition

• Kali Linux is a Linux-based operating system designed for:

  • Cybersecurity testing

  • Ethical hacking

  • Penetration testing

  • Digital forensics

  • Security auditing

• Developed and maintained by Offensive Security

• First Release

  • Released in 2013

  • Successor to:

    • BackTrack Linux

• Based on:

  • Debian Linux

• Desktop Environments

  • XFCE (default)

  • GNOME

  • KDE

2. Kali Linux vs Normal Linux

Feature	Kali Linux	Ubuntu/Windows
Purpose	Security Testing	General Use
Tools	600+ security tools	Few tools
Users	Security Professionals	Everyone
Difficulty	Medium/Advanced	Easy
Default User	Root access allowed	Limited access

3. Kali Linux Editions

Versions Available

• Installer Version

• Live Version

• Virtual Machine Version

• ARM Version

• NetInstaller

4. System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 2 GB RAM

• 20 GB Storage

• 64-bit CPU

Recommended Requirements

• 8 GB RAM

• 50 GB Storage

• SSD Storage

• Virtualization Support

5. Kali Linux Advantages

Pros

• Professional tools

• Free

• Powerful

• Flexible

• Community support

6. Kali Linux Disadvantages

Cons

• Hard for beginners

• Not for daily use

• Requires Linux knowledge

• Can break system if misused

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