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What are the best Linux distributions for hacking?
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Best Linux distributions for hacking
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Default Desktop Environment
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BlackArch
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Parrot GNU/Linux
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Debian Testing
MATE, KDE
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Kali Linux
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BlackArch
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BlackArch
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Experiences
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Pros
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Cons
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Large repositort
The repository contains 1814 tools.
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Not safe for beginners
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LoyalGwydion's Experience
Liberdade e infinidade de ferramentas
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Arch-based
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Juan Carlos Herrera Blandon's Experience
Excelent repositories
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Large repository
As of Feb. 26th, 2020 there are 2460 tools in the repository.
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Suitable for professionals
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Live session
You can run the OS from a LiveUSB.
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Kali Linux
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Better than ArchStrike
Contains many more tools than ArchStrike and far easier installation than ArchStrike.
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Parrot GNU/Linux
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Parrot GNU/Linux
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Parrot GNU/Linux
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Compatible with Debian
It is compatible to Debian >=testing.
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Specs
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Debian Testing
Default Desktop Environment:
MATE, KDE
Init-System:
Systemd
Package Manager:
Debian Package Manager
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Testing based
It is always based on the latest testing release so it includes more recent software than a stable based distribution.
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Focuses just one desktop
It focus the MATE desktop which makes it unique compared to the more general distros.
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Kali Linux
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Kali Linux
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Kali Linux
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Experiences
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Pros
5
Cons
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Pro
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Standard pentest tool set
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Not intended to be a daily driver
This distro was written for pen testing and security work. It is not meant to be a day-to-day OS (unless that's your job).
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SuccinctUnut's Experience
Industry standard distro for pen testing with multiple certifications using it as it's base install for performing real-world hacks.
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Live session distro used for forensics
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PositiveBuarainech's Experience
i tried all and this is the best
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Better than ParrotOS, BackBox for hacking purposes
Contains too many tools for hacking. Those tools are not already included in BackBox or ParrotOS.
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Industry standard
Multiple certifications using it as it's base install for performing real-world hacks.
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Better than ParrotOS, BackBox for hacking purpose
Contains too many tools for hacking. Those tools are not already included in BackBox or ParrotOS.
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