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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.

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antiX

antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch for x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
ParrotantiX
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
7.2Latest Version26
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 9, 2026Release DateMarch 21, 2026
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64i686
Architecture
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64i686
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATEFluxboxIceWMJWM
Desktops
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATEFluxboxIceWMJWM