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When comparing BlackArch vs CloverOS, the Slant community recommends BlackArch for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for misanthropes?” BlackArch is ranked 36th while CloverOS is ranked 71st.
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Based OnGentoo
Default Desktop Environmentfvwm
Init-SystemOpenRC
OS FamilyGNU/Linux
Origin?
Package ManagerPortage
Release ScheduleRolling
Release TypeSource, however binarys packages are available
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Pros
Pro Suitable for professionals
Pro Better than ArchStrike
Contains many more tools than ArchStrike and far easier installation than ArchStrike
Pro Arch-based
BlackArch is just normal Arch with tons of tools preinstalled
Pro Large repository
As of Feb. 26th, 2020 there are 2460 tools in the repository.
Pro Live session
You can run the OS from a LiveUSB.
Pro Minimal
Minimal install to build upon.
Pro Fully Gentoo compatible
It is fully compatible to Gentoo.
Pro No UEFI support
If you use older computers and want neither UEFI nor systemd.
Cons
Con Not beginner-friendly
Not great for newbies.
Con No UEFI support
If you have a system that can only boot EFI you are fu**ed!
