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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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Ultimate Edition

Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, was a fork of Ubuntu and Linux Mint though recent versions (starting in 2024) have been based on Arch Linux. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxUltimate Edition
Debian (Testing)BaseArch
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version5.5
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateJune 25, 2017
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonMATE
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonMATE