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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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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxNitrux
Debian (Testing)BaseDevuan
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateNovember 12, 2025
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceHyprland
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceHyprland