Introduction
In
this book, we shall learn how an operating system called Linux works
and how hackers can use this tool to help them hack. Linux is an operating
system (OS) created by Linus Torvalds early in the 1990s and is a popular
choice to work with today. The main part behind this to ensure that it works
is the Linux Kernel which is available for free. Unlike Microsoft Windows
which is easier to use, Linux may seem a bit more difficult to work with.
But this is mostly because we have to actually do some coding and use the
command line, rather than the graphical interfaces, to make things work and
to bring up the programs we want.
An operating system helps you go about tasks on a computer like writing,
browsing the internet or doing many other activities.
If the installation of
the operating system is not on your desktop, then you will be unable to use
your computer. Even for you to be able to read this content you need an
operating system. The kernel is the heartbeat of the Linux system, and they
can be of
different types such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian.
Here, you will get to understand the different types of Linux distributions,
how each of the distribution work and which one can best suit your
preferences. The skills needed for you to start
the hacking techniques to
enable a smooth hacking process. With the detailed review of what you
need, then getting started will become easy for you.
