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
The first version of Linux kernel of the new 4.17 line – 4.17.0 just landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. Status: – amd64 – build and installation OK – uploaded – 686-pae – build and installation OK, but freeze all my graphical desktops down – uploaded anyway so you can test it too – 686 (non-pae) … Read more
There is a new application available for Sparkers: Yarock. From the project web site: Yarock is a modern looking music player, packed with features, that doesn’t depend on any specific desktop environment. Yarock is designed to provide an easy and pretty music browser based on cover art. Yarock is easy to build with a minimal … Read more
The first version of Linux kernel of the 4.16 line – 4.16.0 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 latest … Read more