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    @infinitezero: Why not? Lightweight OS means less stuff running by default, which may mean greater security (fewer open ports/protocols). If you're not expecting folks to be attacking Windows machines, that too is an argument for, rather than against. Heck, load it up with Kali Linux and you're starting with one of the most respected security probing toolkits in existence... Commented Jun 5, 2024 at 0:22
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    but I'm expecting folks to attack windows machines?? Commented Jun 5, 2024 at 4:46
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    I'll phrase it differently: the organizers might require a Windows OS, so this might not be an option. Commented Jun 5, 2024 at 4:57
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    Might be worth asking. As I said, Kali Linux is a standard security toolkit; at this sort of event I would expect it to be extremely common. Commented Jun 5, 2024 at 12:31
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    @infinitezero We're talking about Black Hat. No, they don't require their attendees to bring a Windows Laptop. Commented Jun 5, 2024 at 15:06