The first, stable version of Linux kernel of the 4.12.x line – 4.12.0 just landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. The Sparky’s Linux kernel is available in Sparky “unstable” repository, so enabled it to upgrade (if you have older version already installed) or to make fresh installation: https://wiki.sparkylinux.org/doku.php/repository Follow the Wiki page: https://wiki.sparkylinux.org/doku.php/linux_kernel to install the … Read more
There is new application available for Sparkers: AntiMicro. AntiMicro is a graphical program that can be used to map keyboard keys and mouse controls to a gamepad. This functionality is useful for playing games with no built-in or poor gamepad support. Installation: sudo apt update sudo apt install antimicro
An another month almost gone, even haven’t seen when… So what changed? – Lumina Desktop updated up to version 1.3.0; with new ‘lumina-mediaplayer’ tool; fixed reboot and poweroff menu options (during compilation process detected as Linux not Debian, with wrong the 2 commands before) – added new packages to the repos: Opera web browser, … Read more
There is new application available for Sparkers: Tomb. Tomb is an 100% free and open source system for file encryption on GNU/Linux, facilitating the backup of secret files. Tomb is written in code that is easy to review and links commonly shared components. Tomb generates encrypted storage folders to be opened and closed using their … Read more
There are new live/install iso images of SparkyLinux 4.6-STB “Tyche” available to download. This is the first Sparky edition based on Debian stable line 9 codename “Stretch”. Sparky “Home” edition provides fully featured operating system with two lightweight desktops: LXDE and Xfce. Sparky MinimalGUI and MinimalCLI lets you install the base system with a minimal … Read more