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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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BigLinux

BigLinux is a Brazilian Linux distribution localised into Brazilian Portuguese (with support for English). It is was originally based on Kubuntu, but starting from 2017 the distribution was re-born based on deepin.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxBigLinux
Debian (Testing)BaseArch, Manjaro
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / pkg, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.1Latest Version12.04
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2012
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce