Which linux os is most similar to kali?

I am a linux noob somewhat other than a bit of backtrack and kali use for last few years, I would like to install a linux os most similar to kali, but also most user friendly in terms of available programs for it such as torrent and or news server programs, office programs, and cd/dvd programs, printer friendy drivers, as well as itunes if available.
I will be setting up a triple boot system windows/kali/linux(similar to kali)
I just want to learn the linux os most similar to kali and without being root all the time, plus I would like to switch to linux for good, and learn how to do everything in linux that your average linux user should know.

BackBox, it's based on Ubuntu.

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Originally Posted by undersc0re

I am a linux noob somewhat other than a bit of backtrack and kali use for last few years, I would like to install a linux os most similar to kali, but also most user friendly in terms of available programs for it such as torrent and or news server programs, office programs, and cd/dvd programs, printer friendy drivers, as well as itunes if available.
I will be setting up a triple boot system windows/kali/linux(similar to kali)
I just want to learn the linux os most similar to kali and without being root all the time, plus I would like to switch to linux for good, and learn how to do everything in linux that your average linux user should know.

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Debian is what Kali is based on in 2.0
Honestly any distro should give you a good familiarization, it's just a matter of getting on with the terminal commands, various windows shells, and scripting.

My two cents:
Get all your friends off Windows by having them try Linux Mint. It's as noob-friendly as it can possibly be made.

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Originally Posted by John_Doe

My two cents:
Get all your friends off Windows by having them try Linux Mint. It's as noob-friendly as it can possibly be made.

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That or Ubuntu.
Both very noob friendly.
Personally I started with Free BSD then went to Slackware, both very non noob friendly at the time, but then again I started learning ASM to code TI-83 calculators and gameboys when I was like 12.

I figure I will spend some time with linux mint, probably mate. Looks pretty good! I am going to wait until kali 2.0 has worked a few bugs out first then I will attempt the triple boot install win7 kali and mint, any tips on a successful first try lol? I managed to setup a 4 way boot system once, but that was a fluke I am sure lol, and grub was not involved. Then hopefully I can convert some people over to linux!