Sparky Desktop 20171214

desktop installer

There is an update of Sparky Desktop 20171214 available in our repository. Sparky Desktop can be used via Sparky APTus-> Install tab-> Desktop Changelog: – Removed “–yes” option of apt command when installing packages – it shows all packages to be downloaded, the amount of all of them, and needs your confirmation – Added separate … Read more

APTus 0.3.14

aptus 0.3.14

There is an update of Sparky APTus 0.3.14 available in our repository. Changelog: 1. removed “–yes” option of the apt command from installation of Debian, Liquorix amd Sparky kernels: – it displays amount of all packages to be downloaded and needs your confirmation now 2. re-written ‘old-kernel-remover’ script (honestly written a brand new): – uses … Read more

Update checker & notifier

upgrade checker

There is a new, small tool available for Sparkers: Update Checker & Notifier The tool checks (in shadow) packages to be upgraded and displays notification on desktop. Installation: sudo apt update sudo apt install sparky-aptus-upgrade-checker Then reboot to let it start working. It doesn’t run if: • running live system • no active internet connection … Read more

APTus 0.3.11

desktop installer

I received a few messages from our community members (the last one from Daniel Campos Ramos) about APTus, specially about an option of desktops removing. The point is, if APTus offers an option which lets you easy install most popular desktops, why doesn’t it let easy removing them? It’s good question, and the possibility has … Read more

Welcome in 2017

Welcome everybody in new 2017 year! I am still online, and I hope you are ready for Sparky this year too. I was sick a few last days, means no drinking, no dancing, just hot tea with lemon and honey and vitamins. But nothing happens without reasons, for sure. I made some small changes and … Read more