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elementary OS vs Kali Linux

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Pick elementary OS if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

Pick Kali Linux if…

Kali Linux is aimed at experienced penetration testers and security specialists who are familiar with Linux. Its supported environments include computers, virtualized systems, cloud, containers, ARM devices, and Android through Kali NetHunter.

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