There are new iso images of Sparky 2024.02 Special Editions out there: GameOver, Multimedia and Rescue. It is based on Debian testing “Trixie”. The February update of Sparky Special Edition iso images features Linux kernel 6.6, updated packages from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of February 17, 2024, and most changes introduced at the … Read more
This is an update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images of the Debian testing line, which provides fixed CLI Installer issue of installing Sparky on btrfs and xfs file systems, package updating as usually, and new features. Main changes: – all packages upgraded from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of February 11, 2024 – Linux … Read more
There are new applications available for Sparkers: Mercury & Thorium What is Thorium? Chromium fork for linux named after radioactive element No. 90. Goals: – Always built with the latest stable version of Chromium. – Intended to behave like and have the featureset of Google Chrome, with differences/patches/enhancements listed below. – Includes Widevine, All Codecs, … Read more
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