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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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deepin

deepin (formerly, Deepin, Linux Deepin, Hiweed GNU/Linux) is a Debian-based distribution (it was Ubuntu-based until version 15 released in late 2015) that aims to provide an elegant, user-friendly and reliable operating system. It does not only include the best the open source world has to offer, but it has also created its own desktop environment called DDE or Deepin Desktop Environment which is based on the Qt 5 toolkit.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali Linuxdeepin
Debian (Testing)BaseDebian
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version25.1.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateApril 10, 2026
ARM64x86_64LoongArch64RISC-V
Architecture
ARM64x86_64LoongArch64RISC-V
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceDeepin
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceDeepin