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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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Exton Linux

Exton Linux is a set of over 15 Linux distributions based on Arch Linux, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, openSUSE, Puppy Linux and Slackware Linux. They are designed to be lightweight, fast and easy to use.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxExton Linux
Debian (Testing)BaseArch, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, Gentoo, openSUSE, Puppy, Slackware
apt / debPackage Managerportage / src
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateJune 2, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceBudgieDeepinEnlightenmentLXDELXQtPIXEL
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceBudgieDeepinEnlightenmentLXDELXQtPIXEL