Linux kernel 4.8.2
Linux kernel 4.8.2 landed in Sparky “unstable” repository. The Linux kernel is available in Sparky “unstable” repository, so enabled it to upgrade or make fresh installation:...
View ArticleLinux kernel 4.8.6
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...
View ArticleSparky news 2016/12/29
Some changes come to Sparky, so it’s time to let you know about them. As some of you probably know, after a few discuss at our forums and a community portal, a new edition of Sparky is coming. It...
View ArticleSwitch Sparky testing to stable
This short tutorial shows you how to switch Sparky based on Debian testing “Stretch” to upcoming Debian stable “Stretch”. It’s for users whose prefer rock solid stability of Debian stable over never...
View ArticleSparky 4.6.1 STB
There is an update of SparkyLinux stable line 4.6.1-STB “Tyche”. This is Sparky edition based on Debian stable 9 “Stretch”. New live/install media features fixes of 3 issues found in the 4.6 release:...
View ArticleSparky 4.8 RC
There is a new, testing live/install iso image of SparkyLinux 4.8 RC “Tyche” available to download. Sparky 4 is based on Debian stable line “Stretch”. Sparky 4.8 RC is a release candidate to upcoming...
View ArticleSparky 4.8
New live/install iso images of SparkyLinux 4.8 “Tyche” are out. Sparky 4 is based on Debian stable line “Stretch” and built around the Openbox window manager. Sparky 4.8 offers a fully featured...
View ArticleSparky 4.9.1 & 5.6.1
Sparky iso images of both lines stable and rolling have been rebuild and updated. This is a minor but important update which provides new settings of Sparky repositories. No system reinstallation is...
View ArticleSparky 4.9.2 & 5.6.2
Sparky iso images of both lines stable and rolling have been updated and rebuild again. This is a minor but important update which provides fixed chown and chmod of /etc/shadow which makes some...
View ArticleSparky 5.8 “Nibiru”
There are new live/install media of SparkyLinux 5.8 “Nibiru” available to download. This is the 1st release of the new stable line, which is based on the Debian 10 “Buster”. Changes: – based on Debian...
View ArticleSparky 5.11
A quarterly update point release of live/install media of Sparky 5.11 “Nibiru” of the stable line is out. This is a release based on Debian 10 “Buster”. Changes: – the base system upgraded from Debian...
View ArticleSparky 5.12
A quarterly update point release of Sparky 5.12 “Nibiru” of the stable line is out. This release is based on Debian stable 10 “Buster”. Changes between 5.11 and 5.12: • system upgraded from Debian...
View ArticleOld repos removed
A few months ago, in March 2020, new named repositories for Sparky have been created : • oldstable-> tyche • stable-> nibiru • testing-> potolo It will help to make painless dist upgrade from...
View ArticleSparky 5.14
A next point release of Sparky 5.14 “Nibiru” of the stable line is out. This release is based on Debian stable 10 “Buster”. Changes between Sparky 5.13 and 5.14: * system upgraded from Debian stable...
View ArticleSparky 5.15
There is a next point release of Sparky 5.15 “Nibiru” of the stable line ready to go. This release is based on Debian stable 10 “Buster”. Changes between Sparky 5.14 and 5.15: * system upgraded from...
View ArticleSparky 6.1
There is a next point release of Sparky 6 – 6.1 “Po Tolo” of the stable line ready to go. Sparky 6 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 11 “Bullseye”. Changes: – system upgraded from Debian...
View ArticleSparky 6.3
The 3rd update of Sparky 6 – 6.3 is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 6 “Po Tolo” of the stable line. Sparky 6 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 11 “Bullseye”. Changes:...
View ArticleSparky 6.4
The 4th update of Sparky 6 – 6.4 is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 6 “Po Tolo” of the stable line. Sparky 6 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 11 “Bullseye”. Changes:...
View ArticleSparky 6.6
The 6th update of Sparky 6 – 6.6 is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 6 “Po Tolo” of the stable line. Sparky 6 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 11 “Bullseye”. Changes:...
View ArticleSparky 6.7
The 7th update of Sparky 6 – 6.7 is out. It is a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 6 “Po Tolo” of the stable line. Sparky 6 is based on and fully compatible with Debian 11 “Bullseye”. Changes:...
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