The Kali Linux Review
Brief: In this review of Kali Linux, we try to answer the regular questions like what is black linux, what is the use of Kali linux and the beginner should use kali linux or not?
Recently, Kali linux has gained a lot of popularity. And that's one reason. Hacking is a silent thing in popular culture and it can be attributed critically to the TV series Mr. Robot.
Kali is one of the few focused Linux distributions, and quite clearly, the popularity of Mr. Robot helped Kali Linux gain new users. The graph below validates this claim.

And at the same time, people with knowledge about anything related to Linux or computer security are now trying to use Kali as their main Linux distribution.
But Kali linux was definitely not designed for that purpose.
Of course, I can easily write an article and tell why it is wrong to use Kali as a Linux distribution first. In fact, you can find great reason to prevent you from using black here and even if you do not really have specific requirements.
But I wanted to do something different. That's why I installed Kali Linux in the virtual box and tried to put some of the basic functions on our brand new Linux system, putting itself in the shoes of a 'new user'. So, will I face some issues or will it be straightforward? Stay with me by the end of this article to read my findings.
Kali Linux Installation and First Experience
Due to being based on the Kali Linux Debian, the installation process is straightforward. And it is well documented on the Kali website.
For this test, I stuck as much as possible with the default options.
And after only a few minutes, I was able to boot in Black Linux for the first time, ending with that
screen:

A user accustomed to systems like Unix may be surprised to know that "root" is the only user available after default installation. But that's because many pen-testing tools require super-user permission.
Once again, it is a black-headed choice, its intended use has been the case. But this is not the best option for everyday use of your computer (browsing the Internet, using office applications, and so on). And this is probably the worst option if you want to share your computer with someone else (later on).
Speaking of applications, only a default Kali Linux is clearly oriented towards security installed on the Linux system. In addition, there is a bunch of command line tools that are not visible from the menu, and some core utilities like calculators, an image viewer or some text editor. But you will not get heavyweight office or productivity tools.
If you like this article then please let me know and get in touch for 2nd part of this review. Thankyou.
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