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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

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Parrot

Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS) is a Debian-based, security-oriented distribution featuring a collection of utilities designed for penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity and cryptography. The product, developed by Frozenbox, comes with MATE as the default desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxParrot
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version7.2
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateMay 9, 2026
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceKDE PlasmaLXQt
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceKDE PlasmaLXQt