Linux distributions: Ubuntu / Kali Linux

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Comparison of two Linux distributions: Ubuntu / Kali Linux


Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an operating system for workstations, laptops and servers, it is the world's most popular Linux distribution that was released in 2014. Ubuntu was specifically designed for beginners in Linux or those transitioning from Mac and Windows operating systems. 

Ubuntu uses platforms such as x86-64, ARM64, RISC-V, ppc64le (POWER8 and later), s390x and ARMhf (ARMv7 + VFPv3-D16).

 

Ubuntu is based on Debian GNU / Linux and is sponsored by Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu has official subprojects that are used for various purposes. Lubuntu and Xubuntu have lower system requirements and are suitable for use on weak and old computers. Another official Edubuntu subproject is being developed for schools and children at home. Gobuntu is an official subproject that uses only free software. The latest official subproject is JeOS, designed for use on virtual machines.

Ubuntu releases:

Ubuntu is unlicensed software, which means that it allows users to run the software for any purpose, as well as explore, modify and distribute it and any adapted versions.

 

Kali Linux

Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared toward various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering. Kali Linux is meant for Cybersecurity experts and students who want to venture into penetration testing.

Kali Linux was released in 2013 and developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Cairns in Offensive Security through rewriting BackTrack. The third major developer, Rafael Hertzog, joined them as an expert on Debian. Kali is based on testing in Debian and most of the Kali packages it uses are imported from Debian repositories. Kali is an operating system with GPLv3 (General Public License v3.0) and uses platforms such as x86, x86-64, armel and armhf.

Kali Linux is based on many years of knowledge and experience in creating operating systems for testing, which covered several previous projects. During the existence of the project, there were only a few different developers, as the team was always small. As a result, Kali was created over the years and has come a long way.

The following is a rough overview of how Kali Linux came about:


Kali is a Linux distribution specifically geared towards professional penetration testers and security specialists, and given its unique nature, it is not a recommended distribution if a person is unfamiliar with Linux or looking for a general-purpose Linux desktop distribution for development, web design, gaming, etc.


Resources:

https://neocody.medium.com/the-origins-of-ubuntu-os-2307c996077c

https://www.kali.org

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_Linux

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu


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