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| Feature | REMnux | Ubuntu | Debian GNU/Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | Noble 202610b | 26.04.1 LTS | 13.7 |
| Base | ubuntu | debian | independent |
| Family | ubuntu | ubuntu | debian |
| System type | virtual appliance | linux distribution | linux distribution |
| Release model | stable | lts | stable |
| Architectures | x86_64 | x86_64,arm64,ppc64le,s390x | amd64,arm64,armhf,ppc64el,riscv64,s390x |
| Desktop | Not applicable or user selected | GNOME | Not applicable or user selected |
| Use cases | security, malware-analysis, forensics | desktop, server, beginner, enterprise | desktop, server, advanced |
| Available images | virtual machine | desktop, server | minimal, desktop |
| Editorial review | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 |
REMnux is an Ubuntu-based toolkit and prepared environment for malware analysis and reverse engineering. The selected download is the Noble 202610b amd64 VirtualBox OVA appliance, not a bootable ISO. VMware, Proxmox and ARM64 packages are separate choices with their own hashes and compatibility requirements. Follow the official appliance-import and update instructions.
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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