Short of saying Linux is better in every shape and form, there isn't much I can say. I couldn't really get away with that, but for our purposes, it's largely true. The equipment present on Linux systems is by and large open source and freely available. Paid versions aren't required so much to create representative vulnerabilities. So, what I'm saying is, it's cheap. Linux developers also regularly provide older versions from their websites for development and compatibility purposes—a fact I will reference about a dozen times throughout this book. It's just fantastic. The software is also (largely) more easily customized and configured for nefarious purposes due to the dominance of scripting languages and limited software Digital Rights Management (DRM) that goes on. In short, Linux provides the perfect platform for the creation of vulnerable machines. Despite this, it is important to involve Microsoft machines in order to create accurate depictions...
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Cameron Buchanan is a penetration tester by trade and a writer in his spare time. He has performed penetration tests around the world for a variety of clients across many industries. Previously, Cameron was a member of the RAF. In his spare time, he enjoys doing stupid things, such as trying to make things fly, getting electrocuted, and dunking himself in freezing cold water. He is married and lives in London.
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Cameron Buchanan is a penetration tester by trade and a writer in his spare time. He has performed penetration tests around the world for a variety of clients across many industries. Previously, Cameron was a member of the RAF. In his spare time, he enjoys doing stupid things, such as trying to make things fly, getting electrocuted, and dunking himself in freezing cold water. He is married and lives in London.
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