SparkyLinux 7.2 is now available: Come see what's new!
El Linuxverse It is usually characterized by an almost unlimited and growing number of free and open operating systems, based on the best-known and most used GNU/Linux Mother Distributions. Debian, Ubuntu, Arch and Fedora being the most preferred for this. For this reason, and in the case of Debian GNU / Linux, there are usually very good known and used projects, such as, for example, MX and antiX. And others, not so many, but which tend to also be of great value to many.
And in this case, the SparkyLinux Distro fits perfectly, which, without a doubt, a fast, lightweight and fully customizable operating system that offers several versions for different use cases. In addition, this Linux project has recently released a new quarterly update of its current Sparky 7 “Orion Belt” series based on Debian 12 “Bookworm” under name/number SparkyLinux 7.2.
But, before starting reading this publication about the news of "SparkyLinux 7.2", we recommend the previous related post for later reading:
SparkyLinux 7.2: Second quarterly version released
What's new in SparkyLinux 7.2
According to official launch announcement of this new and second quarterly update, called «SparkyLinux 7.2» and dated December 7, 2023, it incorporates the following new features (improvements, changes, corrections and more):
- All possible base packages have been updated from the Debian and Sparky stable repositories, as of December 5, 2023.
- All ISOs incorporate the Linux Kernel 6.1.55, however, the Sparky repositories offer versions 6.6.4-sparky and 5.15.141-LTS-sparky. While, for architecture ARM version available is Linux Kernel 6.1.58.
- The following essential and important programs have been added in the following versions: Libre Office 7.4.7, Squids 3.2.61, KDE Plasma 5.27.5, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, XFCE 4.18, Openbox 3.6.1, Firefox 115.5.0esr (although version 120.0.1-sparky is available in the Sparky repositories), Thunderbird 115.5.0, VLC 3.0.20, Exaile 4.1.3.
- In addition, this version was implemented on installable images for the ARMHF and ARM64 architectures with OpenBox or only CLI, for the AMD64 BIOS/UEFI architecture with Secure Boot, in which versions with XFCE, LXQt, MATE, KDE Plasma, and others are offered calls MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI (text mode). And finally, for the i686 BIOS/UEFI Non PAE (legacy) architecture, in which versions are offered in the MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI (text mode) formats.
More about SparkyLinux 7
And if you are one of those who have never tried or heard about this GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux, it is worth briefly specifying that it stands out for the characteristics of its different versions offered to the public, as we briefly show you below:
- Its standard desktop version has all the basic applications and functions necessary for home users under a lightweight desktop environment, with the aim of achieving fworks immediately and with great effectiveness on almost any hardware.
- Its minimalist or reduced version (MinimalGUI) uses the Openbox window manager by default. Besides, It only includes the minimum necessary software with the goal of being ideal for those more experienced users who want a cleaner base with greater flexibility for greater customization and convenience.
- Its terminal-only version (MinimalCLI), i.e. without graphical desktop, is specially designed forFor advanced users in the management of Linux-based operating systems, both for use on simple servers and to build a more complete GUI operating system from scratch.
- Also offers 3 special versions: A GameOver ideal for enjoying computer video games, a Multimedia ideal for audio/video enthusiasts and/or web developers, and a Rescue or Technical one that includes a rescue toolbox for maintenance and repair of other Linux operating systems.
Sparky supports around 20 desktop environments and window managers, giving you freedom of choice, keeping in mind that your computer is made for work, play, entertainment, keeping in touch with friends and many, many things more. About SparkyLinux
Summary
In summary, the SparkyLinux project in general, and now more with its new version «SparkyLinux 7.2» available, is and will continue to be a fabulous alternative, for those who love to try, use and enjoy Debian-based operating systems, but with a more different or specialized approach.
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