Hey guys, is it possible to install kali linux on a Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 series

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Hey everyone, just want to start by saying I haven't been on this forum in about 6 months, and all that while i've been learning more about computers and other IT stuff. And now that I look back at my old questions, I realize how dumb some of the questions sounded. It's amazing how much you can learn from the internet! :) Anyway, back to the question. So I'm planning to buy a Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 series (link is here) Amazon Dell Venue Pro 8
and I would like to install kali linux on the Dell tablet with wifi, bluetooth, accelerometer,camera and most (if not all) other features of the tablet functioning. I looked into installing linux on the tablet but I only found one video (link) Ubuntu on Dell Venue Pro 8 and according to the description the wireless LAN, the camera, and probably some other things don't work. So, I'm guessing that it would take a while to develop Kali linux for the tablet. So I also read that it's possible to install debian, or some other linux distro then install some of the packages with the kali linux tools. So which one of the options below do you think I should do? Should I: Keep the windows 8.1 OS already installed on the Dell Tablet, and then manually install the various Kali linux tools, most of which are also available for windows; install kali linux (if possible); install debian/other linux distro and install the packages, or just buy some other laptop/tablet ( I would like to buy a 10 inch or less tablet under $100) that is already compatiable with kali? I also read that android could be installed on the Dell, and then kali installed on android tablets. So what do you guys think? Thanks in advance.



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With only 2GB RAM you would be very hard pressed to run a VM on your tablet. It's a tablet; use it as such. As already suggested, you need a laptop. And if you are going to play around with Kali you need to be very sure of what you are doing - I would hate to think of you ending up in jail because you played around with dangerous tools.

Kali is designed for professional network engineers.
Kali is highly specialized distribution, and I doubt it will be ever "ported" to work on Dell Venue (or any other touch tablet). If your intention for Kali is to use for actual n etwork testing, get a proper laptop (you will probably have to spend a little bit more). eBay is full of Linux-preloaded laptops.
 

nshin313

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Thanks for answering and I'll consider your suggestion, but is it possible to run kali Linux in a virtual machine on the dell tablet?
 

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With only 2GB RAM you would be very hard pressed to run a VM on your tablet. It's a tablet; use it as such. As already suggested, you need a laptop. And if you are going to play around with Kali you need to be very sure of what you are doing - I would hate to think of you ending up in jail because you played around with dangerous tools.

Kali is designed for professional network engineers.
 
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