Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE Installation on VMware Workstation

 MATE Installation on VMware Workstation Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE Installation on VMware Workstation
Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE Installation on VMware Workstation

This video tutorial shows Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE installation on VMware Workstation/Player step by step. This tutorial is also helpful to install Kali Linux MATE 2017 on physical computer or laptop hardware. We also install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) on Kali Linux 2017 MATE for better performance and usability features such as Fit Guest Now, Drag-Drop File and Clipboard Sharing.

Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE Installation Steps:

  1. Download Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE ISO
  2. Create Virtual Machine on VMware Workstation/Player
  3. Start Kali Linux 2017.1 MATE Installation
  4. Setup Kali Linux MATE Networking
  5. Install Lightdm Display Manager
  6. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools)
  7. Test VMware Tools Features: Fit Guest Now, Drag-Drop File and Clipboard Sharing

Installing Kali Linux 217.1 MATE Installation on VMware Workstation



Kali Linux 2017.1 New Features and Improvements

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution which features several security and forensics tools. Kali Linux 2017.1 features drivers for RTL8812AU wireless chipsets, improved GPU support and there are now Azure and AWS images of Kali Linux for cloud instances. Kali Linux 2017.1 brings with it a bunch of exciting updates and features. As with all new releases, you have the common denominator of updated packages, an updated kernel that provides more and better hardware support, as well as a slew of updated tools.
Kali Linux Website: https://www.kali.org/

What is MATE Desktop?

The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE is under active development to add support for new technologies while preserving a traditional desktop experience.
MATE Desktop Website: http://mate-desktop.com/

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