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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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CentOS

CentOS as a group is a community of open source contributors and users which started in 2003 and has been sponsored by Red Hat since 2014. CentOS Linux versions up to CentOS Linux 8 are 100% compatible rebuilds of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, in full compliance with Red Hat's redistribution requirements.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxCentOS
Debian (Testing)BaseFedora, Red Hat
apt / debPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
2026.1Latest Version10 Stream
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateDecember 13, 2024
ARM64x86_64ppc64elx86-64-v2
Architecture
ARM64x86_64ppc64elx86-64-v2
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce