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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

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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
Artix LinuxParrot
ArchBaseDebian (Stable)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version7.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateMay 9, 2026
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceEnlightenment
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceEnlightenment