Sparky 2024.02 Rolls Out New Features and Kernel Updates
SparkyLinux, a versatile Linux distribution based on Debian’s testing branch, is famous for its lightweight nature, making it an excellent choice for new and old hardware.
The Sparky team recently announced updated ISO images for its desktop-focused semi-rolling variant (not to be confused with the stable Sparky point-release edition). Let’s look at what’s new.
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Sparky 2024.02 Update Fixes a Minor Yet Significant Issue
SparkyLinux is a lightweight distro based on Debian that offers a high degree of customizability.
It offers a stable edition and a semi-rolling release.
Almost a month after SparkyLinux 2024.01 release, we now have a new point release for the semi-rolling edition featuring some important tweaks and improvements.
So, let's check those out!
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SparkyLinux 2024.02 gets many significant improvements, including enhanced file system support
SparkyLinux has just released its latest update to the semi-rolling ISO images derived from the Debian testing line. The update addresses a variety of features and issues, including the resolution of the CLI Installer problem related to the btrfs and xfs file systems. Notably, there is an update to the Sparky Tray to provide quick access to essential system tools, improving the overall user experience.
The 2024.02 update offers a comprehensive upgrade of all packages from the Debian and Sparky testing repositories, ensuring that the software is up to the minute. It also introduces a range of kernel updates, with Linux kernel version 6.6.13 being the primary version, while also making available versions 6.7.4, 6.6.16-LTS, 6.1.77-LTS, and 5.15.148-LTS within Sparky repositories for users seeking different levels of stability and support.
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Sparky 2024.02
This is an update of Sparky semi-rolling iso images of the Debian testing line, which provides fixed CLI Installer issue of installing Sparky on btrfs and xfs file systems, package updating as usually, and new features.