Linux 커널을 공유하지만 목표가 다르게 만들어진 OS들. 여러가지가 다르다:

• target audience
• package management system (YUM, APT, …)
• default software
• overall philosophy

Target Audience

• Beginner Friendly
• Power Users/Developers
• Enterprise/Server
• Lightweight
• Specialized (Kali Linux, Parrot OS)

Default Desktop Environment

• GNOME
• KE Plasma
• XFCE
• LXQt or LXDE
• No Desktop