Linux & Windows Setup

Modern CTF challenges often require a Linux environment. Here is how to get started.

Learning Linux

• Linux Luminarium (Pwn.college)
  • An interactive, hands-on introduction to the Linux command line.
• OverTheWire: Bandit
  • A classic wargame to practice Linux basics.

Windows Setup (WSL)

If you are on Windows, you don't need a heavy Virtual Machine (VM). Use WSL2 for a near-native Linux experience.

1. Install WSL: Follow the Official Microsoft Guide.

   wsl --install

2. Install Kali Linux: Get the Kali App from the Microsoft Store.
3. Advanced Kali: After installing Kali, run sudo apt update && sudo apt install kali-linux-default to get the standard tools.