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Slackware Linux

The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.

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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
Slackware LinuxParrot
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
txzPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version7.2
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateMay 9, 2026
armi586s390x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE