====== 🐱‍💻 Installing Kali Linux on Desktop or Laptop ======

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution designed for penetration testing, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. It comes preloaded with hundreds of security tools and is maintained by Offensive Security.

===== 🧰 System Requirements =====

^ Component ^ Minimum ^ Recommended ^
| CPU | 1 GHz | 2+ GHz multi-core |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Storage | 20 GB | 50 GB SSD/NVMe |
| GPU | Any | Modern GPU for GPU-based tools |
| Internet | Optional | Recommended for updates and tool sync |

===== 🌐 Download Kali Linux =====

Visit the official Kali Linux website:

<code>
https://www.kali.org/get-kali/
</code>

Choose the appropriate ISO:
  * Installer ISO (for full installation)
  * Live ISO (for testing without installing)
  * NetInstaller (minimal install with online packages)

===== 🔧 Prepare Installation Media =====

Use a USB flashing tool:
  * 🧊 Balena Etcher
  * 🛠️ Rufus (Windows)
  * 🧰 GNOME Disks (Linux)

Flash the ISO to a USB stick (at least 8 GB).

===== ⚙️ BIOS/UEFI Setup =====

Before booting:
  * Disable **Secure Boot**
  * Enable **UEFI Boot Mode**
  * Set USB as first boot device

===== 💻 Install Kali Linux =====

==== 1. Boot from USB ====

Insert the USB stick and reboot. Select **Graphical Install** or **Install**.

==== 2. Configure Installer ====

Follow the guided steps:
  * Select language, region, and keyboard
  * Configure network (optional)
  * Set hostname and domain (optional)
  * Create user and password

==== 3. Partition Disks ====

Choose:
  * **Guided – use entire disk** (recommended for beginners)
  * **Manual** (for dual-boot or custom setups)

==== 4. Select Software ====

Choose desktop environment:
  * XFCE (default)
  * GNOME, KDE, etc.

Select additional tools or install full Kali suite.

==== 5. Install GRUB Bootloader ====

Install GRUB to your primary disk to enable booting Kali.

==== 6. Finish and Reboot ====

Remove USB stick and reboot into Kali Linux.

===== 🛠️ Post-Install Tips =====

  * Update system: `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y`
  * Launch tools from **Applications → Kali Linux**
  * Use `kali-linux-headless` for server setups

===== 📚 Resources =====

  * 🐱‍👤 [[https://www.kali.org/docs/|Kali Linux Documentation]]
  * 🧪 [[https://tools.kali.org/tools-listing|Kali Tools Listing]]
  * 💬 [[https://forums.kali.org/|Kali Linux Community Forum]]
  * 🎓 [[https://www.offensive-security.com/|Offensive Security Training]]