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Kali Linux

Kali Linux (formerly known as BackTrack) is a Debian-based distribution with a collection of security and forensics tools. It features timely security updates, support for the ARM architecture, a choice of four popular desktop environments, and seamless upgrades to newer versions.

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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxALT Linux
Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
apt / debPackage Managerrpm (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.1Latest Version11.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateMay 1, 2025
ARM64x86_64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
ARM64x86_64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire