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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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Devuan GNU+Linux

Devuan GNU+Linux is a Linux distribution forked from Debian in 2015. The project's primary goal is to provide a variant of Debian without the complexities and dependencies of systemd, an init system and services manager originally developed by Red Hat and later adopted by most other Linux distributions.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxDevuan GNU+Linux
Debian (Testing)BaseDebian
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC, runit, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version6.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateNovember 3, 2025
ARM64x86_64armelARMhfi686
Architecture
ARM64x86_64armelARMhfi686
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonlabwcLXQtMATEWayfire
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonlabwcLXQtMATEWayfire