New Sparky named repositories have been created, alongside to the present ones: • oldstable-> tyche • stable-> nibiru • testing-> potolo What is it for? Developing and providing packages to Sparky based on Debian testing only was quite easy, it was just one branch, developed as a rolling release. No changes in repos required then. … Read more
Migration to a new, bigger server is almost done, all the services work from the new one already. Important! A new Sparky repository public key has been generated so manually intervention is required! Users of all Sparky versions/editions have to install the new public key as follows: wget -O – https://repo.sparkylinux.org/sparky.gpg.key | sudo apt-key add … Read more
There is a change in the Sparky repository as of 27 December 2018. What changed? – Sparky stable line stopped using mixed Sparky stable and testing repos, couse it would be difficult keep in this stage for upcoming new ‘stable’ and ‘oldstable’ repos (next year) – most packages are available via a new ‘core’ repos … Read more
The first version of Linux kernel of the new 4.18 line – 4.18.0 just landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. Build status: – amd64 – build and installation OK – uploaded – 686-pae – build and installation OK – uploaded – 686 (non-pae) – build failed The Sparky’s Linux kernel is available in Sparky “unstable” repository, … Read more
There is a new application available for Sparkers: Timeshift. What is Timeshift? System restore tool for Linux. Creates filesystem snapshots using rsync+hardlinks, or BTRFS snapshots. Supports scheduled snapshots, multiple backup levels, and exclude filters. Snapshots can be restored while system is running or from Live CD/USB. Installation: apt update apt install timeshift Timeshift developer is … Read more