SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on the top of Debian GNU/Linux operating system.

Sparky is fast, lightweight and fully customizable OS which offers a few versions for different users and different tasks.

Sparky is in-between the distros that are beginner-friendly and those, that require some amount of Linux knowledge. Beginning Linux users are advised to consult the project forums regarding any issues or doubts.

Features

Debian based
Stable and (Semi-)Rolling releases
Fast, light & simple
Most wireless and mobile network cards supported
Your favorite desktops to choose
Special editions: GameOver, Multimedia & Rescue
MinimalGUI Edition to customize the desktop
MinimalCLI Edition features core system and a few tools
DVD media with selected set of apps, multimedia codecs and plugins
For 32 and 64 bit machines with BIOS or UEFI motherboard
Easy hard drive / USB installation
Own repository with a large set of additional applications

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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orion Posted 2024-11-04

Une version en semi-rolling très intéressante : logiciels récents, stabilités, outils supplémentaires intéressants comme Aptus. Je recommande vivement. Elle est en train de devenir mon "daily driver". A very interesting semi-rolling version: recent software, stability, interesting additional tools like Aptus. I highly recommend. She is becoming my “daily driver”.
renifer Posted 2024-05-08

Bardzo dobra Polska dystrybucja na stare i nowe komputery, laptopy...
krigaren Posted 2023-04-18

simle to use and works perfect
okaypj Posted 2021-06-23

Sparky is really great, I like the tools, the repo, the themes and the community, it works well on my old ThinkPad.
logm Posted 2021-03-18

Great to provide a good 32-bit mate distro for our old computers.

Additional Project Details

Awards

Mar 2016

Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

X Window System (X11)

Registered

2012-01-20

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