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Add to SafariWhen comparing Kali Linux vs Windows XP, the Slant community recommends Kali Linux for most people. In the question“What is the best laptop OS?” Kali Linux is ranked 35th while Windows XP is ranked 40th. The most important reason people chose Kali Linux is:
Contains too many tools for hacking. Those tools are not already included in BackBox or ParrotOS.
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Better than ParrotOS, BackBox for hacking purpose
Contains too many tools for hacking. Those tools are not already included in BackBox or ParrotOS.
Pro Standard pentest tool set
Pro Live session distro used for forensics
Pro No Bloatware
Unlike its next gen, this OS has no bloatware included.
Pro Fast
It loads very fast, recommended for older hardware.
Cons
Con 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).
Con Very old packages
E.G. Firefox's current version is 61 but Kali linux consists of its 52th version. Though kernel is not that old.
Con Discontinued
Since April 8, 2014, support and updates for Windows XP are no longer available.
Con Absolutely absolete
It is just sort of a mozachism to use this os.
Con No software supported anymore(Almost)
Con Linux Zorin Lite is a much better alternative
Con Unsecure
Discontinued updates, after 8 years hacking it is a piece of cake.
Con Garbage, ancient, and slow
