SparkyLinux 4.4 Special Editions

sparky rescue

There is an update of iso images of SparkyLinux 4.4 special editions available now: GameOver, Rescue and Multimedia. This release is based on SparkyLinux 4.4 and is fully compatible with Debian testing “Stretch”. “GameOver” Edition features LXDE desktop, a very large number of preinstalled games and useful tools. It’s targeted to gamers. SparkyLinux “Rescue” Edition … Read more

Calligra suite

calligra words

The Calligra suite 2.9.7 is available for Sparkers now. From Wikipedia: Calligra Suite is a graphic art and office suite by KDE split from KOffice in 2010. It is available for desktop PCs, tablet computers, and smartphones. It contains applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, databases, vector graphics, and digital painting. Calligra uses the OpenDocument … Read more

Enlightenment 0.21.2

  There is an update of Enlightenment 0.21.2 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 The present version of Enlightenment 0.21.2 uses EFL 1.18 and Python-EFL 1.18 (both available in our … Read more

Login screen failed

Reported issue: the login screen (lightdm) doesn’t start after the first boot from a hard drive, after installing Sparky. Possible reason: plymouth To temporary handle with that, edit kernel starts options via GRUB. Press ‘e’ key to edit it. Go to the end of the line started with “linux” and delete ‘quiet splash’ options. Than … Read more

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