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openSUSE

The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by SUSE Linux and other companies. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this program provides free, easy access to openSUSE, a complete Linux distribution.

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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
openSUSEKali Linux
IndependentBaseDebian (Testing)
rpm (zypper)Package Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
16.0Latest Version2026.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
October 1, 2025Release DateMarch 24, 2026
ARM64ARMhfi686ppc64ppc64els390xx86_64
Architecture
ARM64ARMhfi686ppc64ppc64els390xx86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEWayfireXfce
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEWayfireXfce