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| Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
|---|---|
| System | Kali Linux |
| Software | GNOME desktop environment |
Does Kali use Gnome?
With the new release, Offensive Security has moved Kali Linux from Gnome to Xfce, a lightweight, open source desktop environment for Linux, BSD, and other Unix-like operating systems. The move is designed to improve performance and the user experience for pen-testers, according to Offensive Security.
What GUI does Kali use?
By default, Kali Linux uses XFCE as desktop environment, it is lightweight and quick.