BackTrack
BackTrack 5 R3 | |
| Developer | Offensive Security
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|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | May 26, 2006 |
| Final release | 5 R3 / August 13, 2012 |
| Platforms | i386 (x86), AMD64 (x86-64), ARM |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | Bash, KDE Plasma Desktop, Fluxbox, GNOME |
| License | Various |
| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | Kali Linux |
| Official website | www |
BackTrack was a Linux distribution that focused on security, based on the Knoppix Linux distribution aimed at digital forensics and penetration testing use. In March 2013, the Offensive Security team rebuilt BackTrack around the Debian distribution and released it under the name Kali Linux.