Here is How to Install Kali Linux on Chuwi SurBook Mini. Please follow this step-by-step guide for a successful install of this Linux Operating system on your Laptop.
About Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution that is based on security tasks such as Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Security research, and Reverse Engineering. The operating system is developed and maintained by Offensive security. Furthermore, there are more than 600 penetration testing tools included in Kali Linux. Lastly, it has many advantages over other operating systems available which are discussed below,
Advantages of installing Kali Linux on Chuwi SurBook Mini
There are many advantages of installing Kali Linux on your Chuwi SurBook Mini which is as follows,
Advanced Penetration tools available: There are more than 600+ advanced penetration tools available on Kali Linux.
Open-sourced: Kali Linux is an open-sourced system where all the codes can be easily seen and developed by others. The open development tree helps users to see the development at each and every step.
Free Tools: This the main reason why people use Kali Linux.
Wireless support nowhere possible: Kali Linux provides to connect as many as WiFi spots or USB ports at one time. It also makes to be compatible with numerous USB.
Multiple language support: Multiple language support is not possible in other operating systems where users can get the support of their local language.
Support for both ARMEL and ARMHF systems: ARM-based controllers like Rasberry Pi and ARMH is supported by Kali Linux.
About Chuwi SurBook Mini
Chuwi SurBook Mini comes with a 10.8 inches IPS, LCD WUXGA display with a resolution of 1920 x 1280 Pixels.
It is powered by Quad-Core 1.1GHz CPU with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD.
The graphics are powered by Intel HD 500 Graphics.
Chuwi SurBook Mini has a Non-Removable Lithium-ion Polymer 8,000 mAh battery.
When it comes to the camera it has 5 Megapixel Rear Camera and 2 Megapixel Front camera.
It has network options including 802.11 WIFI, and Bluetooth 4.0.
Lastly, Chuwi SurBook Mini is 0.88cm thick and weighs 686gms with Microsoft Windows 10 Home English Version.
2. Change boot-order to boot from USB in Chuwi SurBook Mini
Turn your Chuwi SurBook Mini laptop off
To enter into BIOS in Chuwi SurBook Mini as soon as the logo appears click the BIOS Key such as the F7 key repeatedly.
Read the on-screen instructions and change the boot order to USB to Boot from USB from the Boot menu
Instructions to install Kali Linux on Chuwi SurBook Mini
After booting your USB or CD drive you can turn off your computer and insert the bootable USB in your Laptop.
Now turn on the PC and continue with the process of installing Kali Linux on Chuwi SurBook Mini.
You can either install Kali Linux or run it live by using your bootable USB stick. But Kali Live will not save your data so it’s better to install Kali Linux completely. In case, you don’t want to lose the windows data prefer Dual-Booting Kali Linux with Windows.
Let’s continue with the graphical install option provided above.
After clicking on continue the image will get installed in the hard drive in your system. Next, it will be asking the hostname where you can provide any name such as Kali.
Now enter the password for the root account.
Set the time zone. Now the installer will provide 4 options for the Partition disks where you should choose “Guided-use entire disk and set up encrypted LVM”.
Select the disk to be partitioned. Either you can keep all the files in one partition or keep all the files in different partitions. If you are not sure about how to create separate partitions then keep all the files in one partition.
This is the last chance to review all the options you have selected after clicking on continuing the process installing Kali Linux on Chuwi SurBook Mini will start and complete.
Click yes to the network mirrors option NOTE! If you select the “NO” option on this screen, you will NOT be able to install packages from Kali Linux repositories.
Now install GRUB Boot Loader on the hard disk.
Finally, click on Continue to reboot into your new Kali Linux installation on your Chuwi SurBook Mini.
