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elementary OS

elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution. Some of its more interesting features include a custom desktop environment called Pantheon and many custom apps including Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and more.

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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
elementary OSParrot
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
8.1Latest Version7.2
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
December 22, 2025Release DateMay 9, 2026
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
PantheonEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE
Desktops
PantheonEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE