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Removing xfce desktop from kali custom iso

 Removing the XFCE desktop environment from a custom Kali Linux ISO involves modifying the Kali Linux build process. Since Kali Linux is built upon Debian, you'll need to work with its package management tools to remove the desktop environment components. Here's a high-level guide on how to achieve this: 1. **Set Up a Kali Linux Custom Build Environment:**    - Before you can create a custom Kali Linux ISO, you need to set up a custom build environment. You can do this using a tool like `live-build`. 2. **Access the Package List:**    - In your custom build environment, locate the package list file, which defines the packages to be installed. It's often found in the `config/package-lists` directory. 3. **Edit the Package List:**    - Open the package list file (e.g., `kali.list.chroot`) and remove or comment out the lines specifying the XFCE desktop and related packages. 4. **Rebuild the Custom ISO:**    - After editing the package list, rebuild your custom Kali ISO. You ca