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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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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxArtix Linux
Debian (Testing)BaseArch
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit SystemDinit, OpenRC, runit, s6
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.1Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateApril 2, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonLXDELXQtMATE
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonLXDELXQtMATE