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Kali Linux screenshot

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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MagOS Linux

MagOS Linux is a Russian desktop-oriented distribution based on ROSA, a distribution that was forked from Mandriva Linux in 2011. It uses the RPM package management.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxMagOS Linux
Debian (Testing)BaseROSA
apt / debPackage Managerdnf / rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateMay 24, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceLXQt
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceLXQt