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KDE neon

KDE neon is a Ubuntu-based Linux distribution and live DVD featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and other KDE community software. Besides the installable DVD image, the project provides a rapidly-evolving software repository with all the latest KDE software.

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Parrot

Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS) is a Debian-based, security-oriented distribution featuring a collection of utilities designed for penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity and cryptography. The product, developed by Frozenbox, comes with MATE as the default desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonParrot
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable)
debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.8Latest Version7.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 29, 2024Release DateMay 9, 2026
ARM64x86_64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
ARM64x86_64ARMhfRISC-V
KDE PlasmaEnlightenmentLXQtMATE
Desktops
KDE PlasmaEnlightenmentLXQtMATE