SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customised Enlightenment and LXDE desktops. It has been built on the "testing" branch of Debian GNU/Linux.
SparkyLinux, a Debian-based distribution with multiple desktop editions, has published a new release based on Debians Stable branch. The new version, SparkyLinux 5.12, updates the kernel and several desktop packages. The Otter web browser has been removed in favour of Epiphany. "Changes between 5.11 and 5.12: System upgraded from Debian Stable repos as of July 5, 2020. Linux kernel 4.19.118. Firefox 68.10.0esr. Thunderbird 68.9.0. VLC 3.0.11. LibreOffice 6.1.5. Otter Browser replaced by Epiphany Browser (MinimalGUI). Added Openbox Noir to the desktop list to be installed as a choice (via MinimalGUI and MinimalCLI and APTus). ‘debi-tool’ replaced by ‘gdebi’. Disabled package list updating during installing Sparky via Calamares; even you install Sparky with active Internet connection, the Debian or Sparky server can be temporary off, so it could stop the installation.
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SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customised Enlightenment and LXDE desktops. It has been built on the "testing" branch of Debian GNU/Linux.
