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Sparky 7.8
Quoting: Sparky 7.8 - 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”.
Linuxiac:
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Debian-Based Sparky Linux 7.8 Now Available for Download
The team behind the lightweight Debian-based Linux distro Sparky announced the release of version 7.8, the eighth update in the Sparky 7 “Orion Belt” series, based on and fully compatible with the stable Debian 12 branch.
Among the highlights, Sparky 7.8 updates its Linux kernel to version 6.1.140-LTS. Additionally, Sparky’s own repositories also offer newer alternative kernel versions, such as 6.15, 6.12 LTS, and 6.6 LTS, providing flexibility based on user preferences or hardware compatibility.
Popular desktop environments and window managers also receive a refresh, including KDE Plasma 5.27.5, LXQt 1.2, MATE 1.26, Xfce 4.18, and Openbox 3.6.1, providing users with a range of choices tailored to their workflow.
DW:
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Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 7.8
The SparkyLinux project has published an update to its Stable branch which also fixes a package conflict when working with some multimedia packages. [...]
BetaNews:
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Ditch backdoored Windows 11: SparkyLinux 7.8 is the lightweight alternative to Microsoft's OS you've been looking for
SparkyLinux 7.8 is now available to download, bringing a welcome selection of updates to the “Orion Belt” stable release series. Based on Debian 12 “Bookworm,” this latest point release offers a modern GNU/Linux experience that’s a strong alternative for users looking to move away from backdoored Windows 11.