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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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MiniOS

MiniOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution which strives to be lightweight, modular, versatile and customisable. It comes in three editions, "Standard", "Toolbox" and "Ultra".

Technical Specs Comparison
ParrotMiniOS
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerdeb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
7.2Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 9, 2026Release DateAugust 22, 2025
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64
Architecture
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATEXfce
Desktops
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATEXfce