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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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Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF reader, image editor and multimedia players.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxLubuntu
Debian (Testing)BaseDebian, Ubuntu
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version26.04
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateApril 23, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceLXQt
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceLXQt