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SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a set of Debian-based desktop Linux distributions. The project provides separate editions with KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops, as well as a lightweight flavour featuring the Openbox window manager.

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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
SparkyLinuxParrot
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.03Latest Version7.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateMay 9, 2026
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceEnlightenment
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceEnlightenment