When comparing Arch Linux ARM vs Parrot GNU/Linux, the Slant community recommends Arch Linux ARM for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions that run on ARM architecture?” Arch Linux ARM is ranked 1st while Parrot GNU/Linux is ranked 16th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Simple to use
Pro Easy to use
Pro Configure how you want it
Pro Compatible with Debian
It is compatible to Debian >=testing.
Pro Testing based
It is always based on the latest testing release so it includes more recent software than a stable based distribution.
Pro Focuses just one desktop
It focus the MATE desktop which makes it unique compared to the more general distros.
Cons
Con Restrict required packages to x86_64
Debian can install wine on ARM and qemu but Arch cannot.
Con Hard to use
Con Unstable
Arch's port is fairly immature and suffers some stability issues on many ARM platforms.
Con It does take about 30 min tops to know how to use if new to Linux
Con Spotty package ports
Some packages are updated regularly, but many get well out of sync with upstream and upstream Arch, leading to stability problems.