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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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Vendefoul Wolf

Vendefoul Wolf is a set of lightweight, Devuan-based Linux distributions featuring various popular desktop environments, including Budgie, Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXQt, Trinity and Xfce. As the init software, it offers a choice between SysV and runit.

Technical Specs Comparison
Kali LinuxVendefoul Wolf
Debian (Testing)BaseDevuan
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.1Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 24, 2026Release DateApril 15, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonEnlightenmentIceWMKatanaLXQtSonicDETrinity
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonEnlightenmentIceWMKatanaLXQtSonicDETrinity