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Zorin OS

Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in 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
Zorin OSParrot
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
18.1Latest Version7.2
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateMay 9, 2026
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfRISC-V
GNOMEXfceEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE
Desktops
GNOMEXfceEnlightenmentKDE PlasmaLXQtMATE