Parrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and designed with Security, Development, and Privacy in mind.
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Kali Linux AlternativesOnly apps from the EU
The best alternative to Kali Linux is Parrot Security OS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Kali Linux and five of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Kali Linux are BackBox Linux, GLF OS, Bugtraq and Caine.
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- 29 Parrot Security OS alternatives
BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and to provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment thanks to its own software repositories...
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GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux France (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as...
Bugtraq system offers the most comprehensive distribution, optimal, and stable with automated services manager in real time.
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CAINE Computer Aided INvestigative Environment Live CD/DVD, computer forensics, digital forensics
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Parot has more security tools than Kali.