This is the first update of Sparky rolling iso images in 2024 which works on the Linux kernel 6.6 as default, and provides updated packages from Debian ‘trixie’ and Sparky ‘sisters’ testing repos. What’s new: – all packages upgraded from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of January 17, 2024 – Linux kernel 6.6.11 (6.7.0, … Read more
There is a new desktop available for Sparkers: Mlvwm What is Mlvwm? MLVWM Macintosh-like Virtual Window Manager is an X11 window manager with a classic MacOS appearance. Its primary features include: – Emulation of MacOS 7 & 8 menu bar & window decorations – Optional multiple virtual desktops – A main menu bar across the … Read more
This is the October update of Sparky rolling iso images which works on the Linux kernel 6.5 as default, and provides updated packages from Debian ‘trixie’ and Sparky ‘sisters’ testing repos. What’s new: – all packages upgraded from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of October 10, 2023 – Linux kernel 6.5.3 (6.5.7 & 6.1.57-ESR … Read more
This is the first update of Sparky 7 – 7.1 “Orion Belt”. 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 September 12, … Read more
There is a new application available for Sparkers: Penguins’ eggs What is Penguins’ eggs? penguins-eggs is a console tool, under continuous development, that allows you to remaster your system and redistribute it as live images on usb sticks or via PXE. It supports: Debian, Devuan, Ubuntu and major derivatives: Linuxmint, KDE neon, etc. You can … Read more