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What's New in Kali Linux?

kali.org | blog | #kali-linux | #penetration-testing | #backtrack | #debian | #package-management | #arm
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A rundown of what changed from BackTrack to Kali: Debian-based FHS-compliant packaging, four-times-daily repo sync, preseed automation, custom ISO building, and serious ARM development.
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