Sparky news 2025/07 - SparkyLinux
The 7th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.16.0, 6.12.39-LTS, 6.6.99-LTS – Sparky 7.8 released – sparky-package-tool (spt): rebuilt old-kernel-remover…| SparkyLinux
The 8th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.16.4, 6.12.44-LTS, 6.6.103-LTS – Sparky 8.0 “Seven Sisters” based on Debian 13 “Trixie” released -> https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-8-0/ – new testing repo of Sparky 9 based on Debian “Forky” is done -> https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-9-code-name-and-repos/ – virtualbox-7.2 moved to sparkylinux repos; make ... Read more| SparkyLinux
There is a new application available for Sparkers: RapidRAW What is RapidRAW? A beautiful, non-destructive, and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built with performance in mind. RapidRAW is a modern, high-performance alternative to Adobe Lightroom®. It delivers a simple, beautiful editing experience in a lightweight package (under 20MB) for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Key Features – ... Read more| SparkyLinux
The new, upcoming Sparky 9 code name and repos is set. The code name is “Tiamat”, and the new repos is “tiamat”. The upcoming Sparky 9, now testing/semi-rolling is based on Debian testing “Forky”. If you would like to keep Sparky rolling, means based on Debian testing, do: New way (sources files) 1a. change Debian ... Read more| SparkyLinux
A new version of SparkyLinux 8.0, codenamed “Seven Sisters,” has been released. SparkyLinux 8.0 “The Seven Sisters” is based on an fully compatible with Debian 13.0 “Trixie”. Sparky 8 codename “The Seven Sisters” (or Pleiades – in the Messier catalog, M45 or Messier 45; other names: Babies, Chickens, Church of the Masonic) – is the ... Read more| SparkyLinux
The 7th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.16.0, 6.12.39-LTS, 6.6.99-LTS – Sparky 7.8 released – sparky-package-tool (spt): rebuilt old-kernel-remover…| SparkyLinux
There is a new application available for Sparkers: Forkgram What is Forkgram? Forkgram is the fork of the official Telegram Desktop application. This fork does not fundamentally change the official client and adds only some useful small features. Features: – Square avatars. – Square tray icon. – Opening any links with a custom URI Scheme. ... Read more| SparkyLinux
We are pleased to announce that SparkyLinux and Astian Inc., developer of the Midori browser, will strengthen our partnership. Thanks to Astian Inc., SparkyLinux users have access to the MidoriVPN and Astian Cloud services, directly from the Midori browser and SparkyLinux. MidoriVPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, protecting your data ... Read more| SparkyLinux
The 8th update of Sparky 7 – 7.8 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”.| SparkyLinux
The 6th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.15.2, 6.12.33-LTS, 6.6.93-LTS – added new and updated existing German translations of Sparky tools…| SparkyLinux
The 5th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.15.0, 6.12.31-LTS, 6.6.92-LTS – added to repos: Meru (it replaced gmail-desktop), Sparky Package Tool – fixed sddm-theme2-sparky which works with KF6 on testing trixie now (it is based on Breeze) Many thanks to all of you for supporting ... Read more| SparkyLinux
