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| Feature | BackBox Linux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 9 | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | ubuntu | debian | independent |
| Family | ubuntu | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | linux distribution | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | stable | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | Xfce | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | security, pentesting | desktop, server, beginner, enterprise | desktop, server, advanced |
| Available images | desktop | desktop, server | minimal, desktop |
| Editorial review | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
BackBox Linux is an Ubuntu-based environment for penetration testing and security assessment. The official page publishes BackBox 9 amd64, its SHA-256 checksum and a download selector. The desktop ISO is available from the GARR mirror listed by BackBox. Use the official download page for the checksum, torrents and alternative mirrors.
View downloads Official websiteUbuntu is a Debian-derived distribution developed by Canonical and its community for desktops, servers, cloud platforms and containers. Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS Resolute Raccoon is the current long-term-support desktop release and receives five years of standard security maintenance.
View downloads Official websiteDebian is an independent community distribution known for stability, an extensive package archive and support for several hardware architectures. Debian 13.6 Trixie is the current stable point release and is suitable for desktops, servers, containers and infrastructure.
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