There are new SparkyLinux 2025.09 ISO images available of the semi-rolling line, codenamed “Tiamat.” This new release is based on the Debian “Forky” testing. Changes: – Packages updated from the Debian and Sparky testing repositories as of September 14, 2025. – Linux kernel 6.16.7 (6.16.7, 6.12.47-LTS & 6.6.105-LTS in Sparky repos) – Calamares installer updated … Read more
There is a minor update of live/install ISO images of Sparky of the stable line 8.0.1. The new ISO images feature fixed issue of the Calamares installer which did not set a new system well on an encrypted disk. There is no need to reinstall Sparky if you have it already installed, simply keep Sparky … Read more
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
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
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: 1. change Debian repos from “trixie” to … Read more
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
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 and added xanmod kernel installer – added to repos: Forkgram Many thanks to all of you for supporting our open-source projects. Your donations help keeping them … Read more
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
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
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”. Changes: – all packages updated from Debian and Sparky stable repos as of July 14, 2025 – … Read more