Ubuntu Vs. Kali Linux

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system. Ubuntu belongs to Debian family of the Linux. As we know, ubuntu is Linux based, thus, Ubuntu is an open- source, and is freely available. The term Ubuntu is derived from an African word that means 'humanity to others. Ubuntu was developed by the team "Canonical" lead by Mark Shuttleworth. Ubuntu's Chinese version is used for running the faster supercomputer around the world. The stripped version of ubuntu is used by the self-driving car of Google.

Features of Ubuntu

There are various features of Ubuntu:

Ubuntu supports the office suite called LibreOffice.
Ubuntu's desktop version supports all the normal software on Windows, for example, VLC, Firebox, Chrome, etc.
With the help of the smart searching facility, we can find the content easily on Ubuntu.
Various apps are freely available for users to view and edit photos.
In Ubuntu, there are various applications in order to handle the videos, and it also permits the users to share videos.
In Ubuntu, there is an in-built software known as Thunderbird that gives the user access to mail like Gmail, Hotmail, Exchange, etc.

Best Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions

Following are the best Ubuntu-Based Linux Distributions:

Linux Mint
Elementary OS
POP! OS
Kubuntu
Lubuntu
Xubuntu
Ubuntu Budgie
KDE Neon
Zorin OS

Advantages of Ubuntu

There are various advantages of Ubuntu:

Ubuntu is completely customizable
Ubuntu is secure
Ubuntu is free
Ubuntu is user-friendly
It is open source
Ubuntu is the most familiar Linux based operating system
In ubuntu, some of the soft-wares are pre-installed in order to improve the user-experience.
512 MB RAM
5 GB space should be free on a hard drive.
Graphics card with 800*600 resolution
USB port and DVD drive for the media installation

Kali Linux

Kali Linux was developed by "offensive Security." Kali Linux is Linux based operating system. It is open-source, so anyone can use it freely. Kali Linux belongs to Linux's Debian family. In March 2013, the Kali Linux was developed. Kali Linux comprises more than 100 penetration testing, ethical hacking tools, digital forensics, security research, and reverse engineering.

Features of Kali Linux

There are various features of Kali Linux:

Easy upgrade to future versions.
Switched from Ubuntu to Debian.
Kali Linux support multi-language
More than 600 applications, from password crackers to Digital Forensics software.
GPG signed packages and repositories
Developed in a secure environment
Wide-ranging wireless device support
Kali Linux is completely free.

Advantages of Kali Linux

There are various advantages of the Kali Linux:

Kali Linux is one of the best operating systems for Linux purpose.
The Kali Linux is developed in a secured environment. It includes many security protocols.
Kali Linux supports various languages, so we can easily use it in our native language.
Customization in Kali Linux is so easy.
Kali Linux permits users to easily locate binaries, libraries, and support files.
Kali Linux supports ARMEL and ARMHF.
Kali Linux also supports various wireless devices.
Kali Linux is freely available.
Kali Linux also replaced the BackTrack.

Difference Between Ubuntu and Kali Linux

S.No.	Ubuntu	Kali Linux
1.	Ubuntu has been developed by canonical.	Kali Linux has been developed by offensive security.
2.	We use Ubuntu for daily use or on the server.	For security reasons, ethical hackers or security researchers use Kali Linux.
3.	On October 20, 2004, Ubuntu was initially released.	On March 13, 2013, Kali was initially released.
4.	By default, Gnome-terminal is used by the latest version of Ubuntu.	By default, qterminal is used by the latest version of Kali.
5.	Ubuntu is a good beginner alternative to Linux.	Kali Linux is a good choice for intermediate people in Linux.
6.	(blank) is the default password of the latest Ubuntu live.	Kali is the default password of the latest Kali Linux.
7.	Root is the default username of the latest Ubuntu live.	Kali is the default username of the latest kali live.
8.	Ubuntu has a user-friendly interface.	As compared to Ubuntu, Kali Linux has a less user-friendly interface.
9.	In Ubuntu, there is no hacking and penetration testing tools.	In Kali Linux, there is hacking and penetration testing tools.
10.	The latest version of Ubuntu contains the Gnome environment by default; however, it permits us to modify the same.	The latest version of the kali contains the xfce environment by default; however, it permits us to modify the same.