Linux, which is a very versatile operating environment, caters for an array of different needs of different users. One such specific usage of Linux is in the area of computer security and penetration testing. Among the digital forensic tools available for Linux, BackTrack is well known as an all-in-one platform that offers security professionals all the tools that they may need to carry out various security related tasks.

For those who are new to the information security field, BackTrack is a Linux distribution that is customized from bottom-up just for one purpose - penetration testing. Every package, kernel configuration and script is customized in a way to aid in this process. This distribution does not just offer an operating system built on top of the Linux kernel, but also an assortment of security related software tools that come pre-installed and ready to use.

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