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
The 12th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2023: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.6.8 & 6.1.69-LTS & 5.15.145-LTS – Sparky 7.2 of the stable line released for amd64, i386, armhf & arm64 machines – added to repos: Mlvwm window manager for Sparky 7 & 8 amd64, i386, armhf & arm64 – … 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
Sparky 7.2 “Orion Belt” is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 7 “Orion Belt” of the stable line. Sparky 7 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 12 “Bookworm”. Changes: – all packages updated from Debian and Sparky stable repos as of December 5, 2023 – Linux kernel PC: 6.1.55 … Read more
The 11th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2023: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.6.3 & 6.1.64-LTS & 5.15.140-LTS – added to repos: WhatsApp for Linux – sparky-backlight upgraded up to 0.2.0 – Midori web browser 11, based on Firefox, and under new ownership, landed in Sparky stable & testing repos (amd64 … Read more