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Pop!_OS

Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring its own GNOME-based desktop environment called COSMIC. It is designed with productivity in mind; it has fluid windows, search navigation via the Super key, workspaces that can hide clutter, and efficient auto-tiling of windows.

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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSParrot
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable)
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
24.04Latest Version7.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateMay 9, 2026
ARM64x86_64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
ARM64x86_64ARMhfRISC-V
COSMICGNOMEEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE