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AMPPS vs BackBox Linux

A side-by-side look at AMPPS and BackBox Linux. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AMPPS

AMPPS

Development

AMPPS is an all-in-one web development stack that bundles Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, and Python. It allows developers to easily install and manage local development environments on Windows, Mac, or Linux machines.

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BackBox Linux

BackBox Linux

Security & Privacy

BackBox Linux is a Debian-based distribution focused on penetration testing and ethical hacking. It comes preinstalled with many useful security and analysis tools. It aims to streamline complicated security tasks like network analysis, vulnerability assessment, and forensic investigations.

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