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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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Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxPuppy Linux
Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent
apt / debPackage Managerppm / deb, flatpak, pet
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version22.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateDecember 10, 2022
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceJWMlabwcOpenbox
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceJWMlabwcOpenbox