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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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Solus

Solus is a Linux distribution built from scratch. It uses a forked version of the PiSi package manager, maintained as "eopkg" within Solus, and its flagship edition uses the Budgie desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxSolus
Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent
apt / debPackage Managereopkg, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.1Latest Version4.9
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
March 24, 2026Release DateApril 18, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceBudgie
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceBudgie