Kali Linux is an advanced penetration testing and security auditing Linux distribution designed as a successor to Backtrack Linux. It supports over 300 applications, offers extensive hardware compatibility, and can be run in various environments such as directly from a hard disk or as a live USB. The latest version includes software upgrades based on Debian 8, improved hardware support, and enhanced wireless driver coverage.

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 Kali Linux is an advanced Penetration Testing and Security Auditing Linux distribution (distro).
 It was designed to replace the BackTrack Linux distro.
 A Linux distro is a operating system based off the Linux kernel.
 Think Windows NT and all the Windows distributions (XP, Vista, 7, 8, etc.)
 Linux is itself based off the UNIX kernel.

4.  It is FREE!!!!!
 300+ applications, from password crackers to digital forensics software.
 Vast wireless device support (ARM processors).
 Completely Customizable.
 Multilingual Support.
 Secure Development Environment.

5. Kali Linux can run natively when installed on a
computer's hard disk, can be booted from a live CD or
live USB, or it can run within a virtual machine. It is a
supported platform of the Metasploit Project's
Metasploit Framework, a tool for developing and

7. Full Linux Kernal

8. Kali Linux 2.0 includes a variety of software upgrades.
It’s now based on Debian 8 “Jessie”, and that brings
the Linux 4.0 kernel along with improved hardware
support and, importantly, better wireless driver
coverage.

9.  Easy upgrade to future versions.
 Customizable desktop environment.
 Automatable Kali Installations.
 Streamlined Development Process.
 Long Term Tool Packaging and Maintenance.
Kali’s New Features (cont)

10. Linux Ubiquity