Sparky 2024.12

This is an unplanned December update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images of the Debian testing line, which mainly provides a fix of the Sparky repo GPG key issue. The issue doesn’t let you use the Sparky repos until you fix it manually: https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-gpg-key-issue-on-testing/ The issue happened in Sparky semi-rolling/testing (8) ONLY. Sparky stable 7 and … Read more

Sparky GPG key issue on testing

After today’s upgrade of ‘apt’ package up to version 2.9.16 on Sparky testing “Seven Sisters” based on Debian testing “Trixie” ONLY (not stable, not oldstable), you can find such APT issue: https://repo.sparkylinux.org/dists/core/InRelease: The key(s) in the keyring /usr/share/keyrings/sparky.gpg.key are ignored as the file has an unsupported filetype. To fix it, do: Copy Sparky GPG key: … Read more

Sparky news 2024/11

The 11th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2024: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.12.1, 6.6.63-LTS, 6.1.119-LTS & 5.15.173-LTS – Sparky 2024.11 & 2024.11 Special Editions released Preparation of next stable release 7.6 is on the way, stay tuned. We started collecting money for our server for the next year. Many thanks … Read more

Sparky 2024.11 Special Editions

There are new iso images of Sparky 2024.11 Special Editions out there: GameOver, Multimedia and Rescue. It is based on Debian testing “Trixie”. The November update of Sparky Special Edition iso images features Linux kernel 6.11, updated packages from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of November 17, 2024, and most changes introduced at the … Read more

Annual Server Fundraiser 2024

The annual payment day for our servers is coming, so we are starting our annual fundraiser. By 15.01.2025, we must collect and pay for the servers the amount of 510 euros (approx. 2200 PLN) plus at least 4300 PLN for our monthly expenses, such as: internet, electricity, gas, water, fuel, as well as rent, medicines … Read more

Sparky 2024.11

This is the November update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images of the Debian testing line, which provides package updating as usually. Main changes: – all packages upgraded from Debian and Sparky testing repos as of November 7, 2024 – Linux kernel 6.11.5 (6.11.7, 6.6.60-LTS, 6.1.116-LTS, 5.15.171-LTS in Sparky repos) – Midori web browser 11.4.2 (Firefox … Read more

Sparky news 2024/10

The 10th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2024: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.11.5, 6.6.58-LTS, 6.1.114-LTS & 5.15.169-LTS – package whatsapp-for-linux changed its name to wasislos – added to repos: floorp browser – looks like empty window of APTus AppCenter is solved, thanks for our community members Preparation of next rolling … Read more

Floorp Browser

There is a new application available for Sparkers: Floorp Browser What is Floorp Browser? A Browser built for keeping the Open, Private and Sustainable Web alive. Based on Mozilla Firefox. Floorp Browser is a free and open-source project. Goals: – Strong Tracking Protection – Flexible Layout – Customizable Design – Regular Updates – No User … Read more

Sparky news 2024/09

The 9th monthly Sparky project and donate report of the 2024: – Linux kernel updated up to 6.11.1, 6.6.53-LTS, 6.1.112-LTS & 5.15.167-LTS – Sparky 7.5 of the stable line released – added to repos: simplenote – finished translating Sparky apps to Finnish language For security, performance and server stability reasons, we have decided to move … Read more

Simplenote

There is a new application available for Sparkers: Simplenote What is Simplenote? Simplenote is a great way to store notes, lists, and more. Your notes sync across all your devices for free. Simplenote is available for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, or via your web browser. Installation (Sparky 7 & 8 amd64): sudo apt update … Read more

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