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# Kali Linux 2023.4 Release Adds Raspberry Pi 5 Support With GNOME 45
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/kali-linux-2023-4-release/
- Published: 2023-12-07T11:23:29.000Z
- Updated: 2023-12-07T11:23:29.000Z
- Description: Kali Linux's last update for 2023 is here.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

Kali Linux, the popular [hacking-focused Linux distro](https://itsfoss.com/linux-hacking-penetration-testing/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) has a new release in the form of **Kali Linux 2023.4**, which offers some important changes.

This comes only a few months after the [Kali 2023.3 release](https://itsfoss.com/kali-linux-2023-3-release/), so let's dive in and see what's in store.

**Suggested Read** 📖

[10 Best Linux Distributions for Hacking & Pen Testing \[2023\]The best Linux distros that can help you learn hacking and pentesting.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/distros-for-hacking-and-penetration-testing.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-hacking-penetration-testing/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

## 🆕 Kali Linux 2023.4: What's New?

![a screenshot of kali linux 2023.4 neofetch output](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Kali_Linux_2023.4.png)

Being **Kali's final release for 2023**, Kali Linux 2023.4 focuses on providing a few new platform offerings, and some updates to their infrastructure.

Some **key highlights** include:

- **Raspberry Pi 5 Support**
- **Inclusion of GNOME 45**
- **Hyper-V Support in Vagrant**

### Raspberry Pi 5 Support

This has been one of the most sought after; Kali Linux 2023.4 features support for the [Raspberry Pi 5](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-5/) single-board computer.

You can either **build the image manually**, or download the new [dedicated image](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/?ref=itsfoss.com#kali-arm) that can also be automated using the [Raspberry Pi Imager](https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/?ref=itsfoss.com) software.

The developers have also mentioned that [**Nexmon**](https://github.com/seemoo-lab/nexmon?ref=itsfoss.com) **support is not functional** with the built-in Wi-Fi chip for now. They suggest users to use an external card to be able to monitor modes or frame injections.

### Inclusion of GNOME 45

![a screenshot of kali linux 2023.4 with gnome](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Kali_Linux_2023.4_b.png)

Kali Linux 2023.4 sees the debut of [GNOME 45](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-45-release/) in all its *Activity-button-less* avatar. You can expect to take advantage of the **new pill-shaped workspace switcher**, **improved system settings**, **new/updated Core apps** and more.

The Kali Linux team has also done **some tweaks of their own** to improve the experience even further. They have **improved the** **speed of the search functionality in Nautilus**, **implemented full-height sidebars** in many apps, and **updated various themes.**

**Suggested Read** 📖

[GNOME 45 Release Ditches the “Activities” ButtonThe latest and greatest of GNOME desktop is here.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/09/gnome-45-release.png)](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-45-release/)

### Hyper-V Support in Vagrant

Kali Linux's [Vagrant offering](https://app.vagrantup.com/kalilinux/boxes/rolling?ref=itsfoss.com) now includes a Hyper-V environment. If you are not familiar, [Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a source-available [Docker alternative](https://linuxhandbook.com/docker-alternatives/?ref=itsfoss.com) that can be used to build and manage portable virtual machine environments.

### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements

Other than the above-mentioned, here are a few other notable changes:

- **New download mirrors** in Japan and Serbia.
- A transition to [Mirrorbits](https://github.com/etix/mirrorbits?ref=itsfoss.com) for **handling mirror redirection** for Kali.
- New **Kali Linux ARM64/AMD64 offerings** on [Amazon AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-fznsw3f7mq7to?ref=itsfoss.com) and [Microsoft Azure](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en/marketplace/apps/kali-linux.kali?tab=overview&ref=itsfoss.com) marketplaces.
- And a **plethora of new tools** that have been added to the network repositories.

You can go through the official [release blog](https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2023-4-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) to learn more about this release.

## 📥 Get Kali Linux 2023.4

This release of Kali Linux is available from the [official website](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

[Kali Linux 2023.4](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/?ref=news.itsfoss.com#kali-platforms)

**For existing users**, you can update to the latest release by running the following command:

```
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
```

*💬 Excited to try out this release? Share your thoughts with us below!*