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This distinction highlights the historical relationship between Alfa hardware and the Linux operating system. While Windows drivers for Alfa devices exist and are generally straightforward to install, the cybersecurity community predominantly relies on Linux distributions like Kali Linux or Ubuntu. In the Linux ecosystem, drivers are often open-source and integrated directly into the kernel. The most famous example of this is the Realtek chipset family (such as the RTL8812AU), which powers many popular Alfa adapters.