This is the first update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images in the 2025. Main changes: – all packages upgraded from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of March 10, 2025 – Linux kernel 6.12.17-LTS (6.13.6, 6.12.18-LTS, 6.6.82-LTS & 6.1.130-LTS in Sparky repos) – repository lists converted to the new format -> /apt-2-9-26-changes-on-trixie/ – Calamares 3.3.14 … Read more
This is the first update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images in the 2025. Main changes: – all packages upgraded from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of March 10, 2025 – Linux kernel 6.12.17-LTS (6.13.6, 6.12.18-LTS, 6.6.82-LTS & 6.1.130-LTS in Sparky repos) – repository lists converted to the new format -> /apt-2-9-26-changes-on-trixie/ – Calamares 3.3.14 … Read more
The 2nd monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.13.5, 6.12.17-LTS, 6.6.80-LTS & 6.1.129-LTS – Linux kernel 5.15 LTS is not updated any more – added Linux kernel 6.12 LTS to repos – added to repos: FAgram – Sparky mirrors: USA US2, Singapore SI1 and India IN1 … Read more
There is a new application available for Sparkers: FAgram Desktop What is FAgram Desktop? FAgram Desktop is a custom Telegram client. FAgram is an unofficial Telegram Desktop client app. It is available to Linux, OS X and Windows platforms. Installation (Sparky 7 & 8 amd64): sudo apt update sudo apt install fagram License: GNU GPL … Read more
Today update of APT up to 2.9.26 provided a new format of sources list on Trixie. The default Debian Trixie repository list is located at: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/debian.sources as follows: Types: deb deb-src URIs: http://deb.debian.org/debian/ Suites: trixie Components: main contrib non-free non-free-firmware Signed-By: /usr/share/keyrings/debian-archive-keyring.gpg Types: deb deb-src URIs: http://security.debian.org/debian-security/ Suites: trixie-security/updates Components: main contrib non-free non-free-firmware Signed-By: … Read more
The 1st monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2025: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.13.0, 6.6.74-LTS, 6.1.127-LTS & 5.15.177-LTS – Sparky 7.6 of the stable line released – Added to repos: AyuGram Desktop Many thanks to all of you for supporting our open-source projects. Your donations help keeping them and us alive. … Read more
There is a new application available for Sparkers: AyuGram What is AyuGram Desktop? Desktop Telegram client with good customization and Ghost mode. Features: – Full ghost mode (flexible) – Messages history – Anti-recall – Font customization – Streamer mode – Local Telegram Premium – Media preview & quick reaction on force click (macOS) – Enhanced … Read more
The 6th update of Sparky 7 – 7.6 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”. Due to issue of GPG key in Sparky testing 2024.11 iso images, there was an additional 2024.12 … Read more
The 12th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2024: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.12.7, 6.6.68-LTS, 6.1.122-LTS & 5.15.175-LTS – updated ‘sparky-apt’ and ‘sparky-keyring’ packages on testing to fix APT related issue, you can fix it manually: https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-gpg-key-issue-on-testing/ – Sparky 2024.12 released which provides the Sparky APT GPG key issue fix, and … Read more
There is a new application available for Sparkers: Zen Browser What is Zen Browser? Experience tranquillity while browsing the web without people tracking you! Zen is a privacy-focused browser that blocks trackers, ads, and other unwanted content while offering the best browsing experience! Installation (Sparky 7 & 8 amd64/arm64): sudo apt update sudo apt install … Read more