Installing and configuring Nmap on Linux
Linux is the most popular platform for running Nmap. In fact, most Linux distributions actually include Nmap, although it may not be installed by default. Even if your system already has a copy of Nmap, you should consider upgrading to the latest version available from http://www.insecure.org/nmap/download.html. (Note that all Nmap releases are signed with a special Nmap Project Signing Key, which can be obtained from http://www.insecure.org/nmap/data/nmap_gpgkeys.txt.)
Linux users can choose between a source code install or the use of binary packages, such as RPM, provided by their distribution. A source install allows more flexibility in determining how Nmap is built and optimized for your system. Binary packages are generally quicker and easier to install, and are often customized to use the distribution's standard directory paths and configuration. These packages also allow for simpler management when it comes to issues such as upgrading software on the system. The Nmap package contains just the command-line executable and data files, while the Nmap-front end package contains the optional X-Window GUI called NmapFE.
Compiling and installing Nmap from source code is the most powerful way to install it. This ensures that you have the latest version, and Nmap can adapt to the library availability and directory structure of your particular system. Installing Nmap via RPM is also quite easy.
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