

Some of the new tools in Kali 2021.1 include: To invoke Powershell on the terminal, simply run the command. This can be done on the terminal using the command shown $ sudo apt install -y kali-linux-large This implies you can choose to install Powershell either during installation – since it’s now included in the kali-Linux-large metapackages – or once Kali is finally installed. Powershell has been moved from Kali Linux’s network repository to one of the primary metapackages known as kali-linux-large. Kali Linux Terminals PowerShell Integration in Kali Linux With the variety of desktop environments, you will get options to use different terminals such as xfce4-terminal, tmux, tilix, konsole, qterminal, and mate-terminal. While using Kali, we spend most of the time using the local command line terminal (rather than in a console or remote SSH). The KDE Plasma and XFCE environments have also received a polished look. The GNOME desktop environment has also been updated to its latest version. The login screen has also been tweaked and has received an enhanced layout with the login box centered to provide a more organized and cool appearance. Kali Linux Dark ThemeĪnd here’s a taste of the light theme. You can switch between the themes by going to ‘ Settings’ and selecting your preferred theme.

The new Kali Linux 2021.2 comes with a spruced-up desktop with light and dark themes. A Whole New Desktop and Login Screen Make-over In summary, here are some of the improvements included in Kali 2021.1. The latest version of Kali Linux ships with both feature and cosmetic changes as we shall see later on in this guide. Kali Linux is a complete re-build of BackTrack from the ground up, adhering completely to Debian development standards. Kali Linux is the new generation of the industry-leading BackTrack Linux penetration testing and security auditing Linux distribution. Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution specially focused on penetration testing and digital forensics use. Kali Linux (formerly known as BackTrack Linux) announced the release of Kali Linux Version 2021.1 on February 24th, 2021.
