Linux Basics

In this chapter, we will be covering the basics of Kali Linux. We will see how Kali Linux looks when installed as a virtual machine, and some of the basic elements of Kali Linux will be explained in detail. Furthermore, into the chapter, we will learn about the different commands that we can use in a Linux Terminal. Once we have learned how to use the commands, we will see how to update sources, and how to install programs on Linux.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Overview of Kali Linux
  • Linux commands
  • Updating sources

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