The latest stable Linux kernel 4.9.1 landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. The Sparky Linux kernel is available in Sparky “unstable” repository, so enable it to upgrade or make fresh installation. According to small changes around sparky lists, make sure that the Sparky ‘unstable’ repository is placed in the file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sparky-unstable.list The change has been made … Read more
The first, stable Linux kernel of the 4.9.x line – 4.9.0 landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. I was really busy last week creating and uploading new iso images of Sparky 4.5.2. I also tried to build the Linux kernel 4.9.0, but it did not work as it should. I rebuilt it today, so can be … Read more
There is an update of Skype Installer 0.1.10 available in our repos. Due to problems with installing Skype stable 4.x on Sparky 64 bit, I made some changes inside the installer: – downloads and installs Skype 4.x on 32 bit systems – downloads and installs Skype 1.x Alpha on 64 bit systems There are some … Read more
There is an update of Enlightenment 0.21.4 ready in Sparky repository now. Make upgrade as usually: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade If you would like to make fresh installations, run: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install enlightenment There are also a few important, 3rd party updates landed to the repos as well: … Read more
Linux kernel 4.8.6 landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. Due to compilation problem in the previous version, this time it is made with additional “CFLAGS -fno-pie” so the kernel works fine on amd64 and 686 compatible machines. The Linux kernel is available in Sparky “unstable” repository, so enabled it to upgrade or make fresh installation: https://wiki.sparkylinux.org/doku.php/repository … Read more