Native feature and apps mod?

[KaliClone]

I'm trying to create a version of Kali Linux that comes preinstalled with specific apps and a feature i am interested in. specifically, VLC, Audacity, GIMP, and some kind of cloning feature similar to tails OS. I have found these tools and this feature to be useful in the past, and i would like to have a way to not only have these applications preinstalled, but to also have the state of the operating system cloned for the purpose of backups.

Whats the best way to go about doing this?

 

[Brickwizard]

FROM THE FIRST PAGE OF THE KALI DOCS
Kali Linux is specifically geared to meet the requirements of professional penetration testing and security auditing. To achieve this, several core changes have been implemented in Kali Linux which reflect these needs:

1. Network services disabled by default: Kali Linux contains systemd hooks that disable network services by default. These hooks allow us to install various services on Kali Linux, while ensuring that our distribution remains secure by default, no matter what packages are installed. Additional services such as Bluetooth are also blocklisted by default.
2. Custom Linux kernel: Kali Linux uses an upstream kernel, patched for wireless injection.
3. A minimal and trusted set of repositories: given the aims and goals of Kali Linux, maintaining the integrity of the system as a whole is absolutely key. With that goal in mind, the set of upstream software sources which Kali uses is kept to an absolute minimum. Many new Kali users are tempted to add additional repositories to their sources.list, but doing so runs a very serious risk of breaking your Kali Linux installation.

 

[KaliClone]

FROM THE FIRST PAGE OF THE KALI DOCS
Kali Linux is specifically geared to meet the requirements of professional penetration testing and security auditing. To achieve this, several core changes have been implemented in Kali Linux which reflect these needs:

1. Network services disabled by default: Kali Linux contains systemd hooks that disable network services by default. These hooks allow us to install various services on Kali Linux, while ensuring that our distribution remains secure by default, no matter what packages are installed. Additional services such as Bluetooth are also blocklisted by default.
2. Custom Linux kernel: Kali Linux uses an upstream kernel, patched for wireless injection.
3. A minimal and trusted set of repositories: given the aims and goals of Kali Linux, maintaining the integrity of the system as a whole is absolutely key. With that goal in mind, the set of upstream software sources which Kali uses is kept to an absolute minimum. Many new Kali users are tempted to add additional repositories to their sources.list, but doing so runs a very serious risk of breaking your Kali Linux installation.

i can see how that would make sense for a wider distribution, perhaps i should consider an alternative when upgrading to a new machine.

 

[GatorsFan]

Have a look here - https://penguins-eggs.net/

 

[Brickwizard]

perhaps i should consider an alternative when upgrading to a new machine.

1]Kali has been developed to do one job and one job only, penetration testing by security engineers, that's why it has a limited number of approved apps tested by the distribution builders to work. It is not designed for use as a daily OS.
2] there are around 20 other Pen-testing distributions, some easier to install and use.
3]any Linux distribution [or windows/mac] OS can be used for pen-testing, you just have to install the tools

If you installed Kali because it's a security distribution to use for your daily system, thinking it safer than other distributions, then you have misunderstood what a security distribution means.

 

[KaliClone]

1]Kali has been developed to do one job and one job only, penetration testing by security engineers, that's why it has a limited number of approved apps tested by the distribution builders to work. It is not designed for use as a daily OS.
2] there are around 20 other Pen-testing distributions, some easier to install and use.
3]any Linux distribution [or windows/mac] OS can be used for pen-testing, you just have to install the tools

If you installed Kali because it's a security distribution to use for your daily system, thinking it safer than other distributions, then you have misunderstood what a security distribution means.

allow me to clarify, I have installed kali because it has a majority of the tools i use both professionally and personally, be it for profit or for my personal hobbies. The tools mentioned above are also useful in my work.

 

[Brickwizard]

OK just pointing out that this particular distribution is not suited to be used as a daily desktop, adding non-approved apps causes problems mainly as it doesn't contain all the dependencies needed, If you want a working daily desktop, then you could use any main build of Linux and add the tools to it,, Normally i would suggest Parotsec Home edition then add the tool pack [sudo apt-get update && sudo apt upgrade -y followed by sudo apt-get install parrot-tools-full]

 

[KaliClone]

OK just pointing out that this particular distribution is not suited to be used as a daily desktop, adding non-approved apps causes problems mainly as it doesn't contain all the dependencies needed, If you want a working daily desktop, then you could use any main build of Linux and add the tools to it,, Normally i would suggest Parotsec Home edition then add the tool pack [sudo apt-get update && sudo apt upgrade -y followed by sudo apt-get install parrot-tools-full]

I'll take a look. Thanks!