


Kali Linux 2022.2 delivers the new tools that can be seen below:

Added shell autocompletion for John The Ripper.python3-pip and python3-virtualenv are now included by default Kali installations.Small changes to the Zsh syntax-highlighting colors to improve legibility.

The Terminal has received some improvements which can be seen below: It also delivers shared folder support for VirtualBox instances. Kali Linux 2022.2 brings an automated copying feature that copies any file from /etc/skel to the $HOME folder without rewriting the files. However, some programs do not support this and users had to copy the files to the $HOME directory. The configuration files for the applications are stored outside of the $HOME directory. However, this fix currently does not affect the Xfce desktop environment option.Ĭonfiguration files are automatically copied The custom icons of Kali Linux for apps will show up correctly on the app dashboard. Alongside the icons themselves, the behavior related to the app icons and their reflection in the app dashboard has received a fix. The application icons have been updated with Kali Linux 2022.2. The Offensive Security team brought some changes to Xfce as well, such as disabling motherboard beep on logout dialog, setting default wallpaper for multi-monitor setups, fixing mouse pointer size, and a simplified panel layout for ARM devices. KDE Plasma 5.24 LTS also brings several features to the operating system which you can read the full details in our coverage for it. GNOME 42 brings dark/light theme selection to Kali Linux as well as an integrated screenshot tool. It uses the latest GNOME version, 42, and KDE Plasma 5.24 LTS. Kali Linux 2022.2 comes with GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce desktop environment options.
