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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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Q4OS

Q4OS is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution offering a choice of a classic-style user interface (Trinity) and a modern desktop environment (KDE Plasma). The project also develops various utilities, such as Desktop Profiler and Software Center, as well as installers for third-party applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
ParrotQ4OS
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
7.2Latest Version6.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 9, 2026Release DateSeptember 12, 2025
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64i686
Architecture
ARM64ARMhfRISC-Vx86_64i686
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATETrinity
Desktops
EnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATETrinity