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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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MODICIA O.S.

MODICIA O.S. is a Linux multimedia distribution designed primarily for musicians, graphic designers and video makers.

Technical Specs Comparison
ParrotMODICIA O.S.
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
7.2Latest Version6.12.63
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 9, 2026Release DateJanuary 11, 2026
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64
Architecture
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATECinnamon
Desktops
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATECinnamon