Is Kali Linux based on Ubuntu?

Question

I remember reading in another thread (Is Backtrack is derivative of Ubuntu?) that Kali Linux is based on Debian. Can someone clarify?

Solution 1

Kali Linux is based on Debian. Ubuntu is also based on Debian.

Source: distrowatch.com

Solution 2

Not, it is not. It is based on Debian.

Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.

The only thing related with Backtrack is that the authors of Backtrack has participated on this project too.

From the creators of BackTrack comes Kali Linux

You should read their website and their Wikipedia entry.

Solution 3

It's not clear what you're asking, here.

Ubuntu is based on Debian. Anything based upon Ubuntu is therefore also based on Debian.

Kali is definitely a Debian-based distribution (which is the term used to describe any child/inheritor distribution of Debian, including Ubuntu which is based directly off Debian, and Mint, which is based off Ubuntu and therefore on Debian)

Kali may be based upon Ubuntu.

Comments

[Zuhayer]

It is a simple question. Additionally, thanks for Sharing this information.

[James S.]

My point is that the question is slightly ambiguous. It is not clear between the title and the content whether there is an understanding that Ubuntu itself is based upon Debian, and that was the clarification that I sought. I'm glad that you were able to find the information at least slightly helpful.