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When comparing Manjaro Plasma KDE vs Parrot GNU/Linux, the Slant community recommends Parrot GNU/Linux for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for old MacBooks?” Parrot GNU/Linux is ranked 10th while Manjaro Plasma KDE is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Parrot GNU/Linux is:
It is compatible to Debian >=testing.
Specs
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Based OnDebian Testing
Default Desktop EnvironmentMATE, KDE
Init-SystemSystemd
Main UsageDesktop, Penetration testing
OriginItaly
Package ManagerDebian Package Manager
Release ScheduleRolling
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Pros
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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 Wifi drivers not working (Manjaro 6.1, BCM4322)
A bunch of different drivers for wifi (broadcom-wl, broadcom-wl-dkms, d43-firmware...) wouldn't work on Manjaro 6.1.
Con Laggy on 2010 MacbookPro
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