This is an update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images (MinimalGUI and MinimalCLI only) of the Debian testing line, which provides 2 notable changes: 1. Sparky CLI Installer with home partition encrypting The Sparky CLI Installer got a new option which lets you encrypt and secure your separate home partition. If you choose this option, the … Read more
The 6th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2024: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.9.7, 6.6.36-LTS, 6.1.96-LTS & 5.15.161-LTS – added Debian backports Linux kernels to APTus: 64bit, 64bit RT, 686-pae, 686-pae RT and 686 non-pae – added a new mirror in India IN1 (Singapore2 SI2 has been removed); thanks to Astian … Read more
SparkyLinux 5 code name “Nibiru” (oldoldstable) will reach end-of-life (EOL) on the end of July 2024. It is related to end-of-life of Debian 10 “Buster” LTS which reach EOL on July 30, 2024: www.debian.org/News/2024/20240615 It is recommended to upgrade Sparky 5 to 6 to keep having updates.
The 4th update of Sparky 7 – 7.4 is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 7 “Orion Belt” of the stable line. Sparky 7 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 12 “Bookworm”. Changes: – all packages updated from Debian and Sparky stable repos as of June 9, 2024 – … Read more
There is a new package and ISO mirror available for Sparkers: – India IN1 This mirror is provided by the Astian, Inc. organization: https://sparkylinux.org/partners/ Thanks a lot! Mirrors configuration can be found at our Wiki: https://wiki.sparkylinux.org/doku.php/mirrors Make sure, the Singapore2 SI2 mirror is deleted so if you been using it, simply switch to Singapore1 SI1 … Read more