Operating system
In simple words, an operating system is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. it help us communicate and work with computers.
You probably might have worked with operating system like windows or macOS.
But as a hacker you might have to big good bye to these and get hands-on with an operating system called Linux.
Kali Linux
Linux has various open-source distribution such as ubuntu, red hat, backtrack, kali, etc. we will be using kali Linux as our choice of OS to learn hacking.
Kali is an operating system designed by hackers for hackers and that you might work witth regularlyin your learning journey.
kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution deigned for digital forensic and penetration testing. ot is maintained and funded by offensive security. let's understand what it is and why you should choose kali.
Installation
There are two ways to use Kali Linux.
- Either boot a system with kali and have a dedicated system.
- Virtually install Kali Linux on your Windows or Mac system.
We would prefer the second way, and to do this we would need a software called Virtual Box in which we would virtually install Kali Linux.
You can download and install Virtual Box from here: https://bit.ly/2RbIxJy
To install Kali Linux once virtual box is downloaded, just browse to the official website of Kali Linux (https://bit.ly/3cdJxnI) and download it.
You will see the platform name as "Virtual Machine", click on it and you will get the virtual image file, now after downloading this file it will automatically open in the virtual box
Just import it! And it's done.
Click on the Start button at the top and it will boot up Kali Linux for you.
Here's is a hint, kali Linux will ask for username and password, use the below credentials, username=root, password=toor
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