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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.



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Average visitor rating: 8.66/10 from 88 review(s).


SparkyLinux Summary
Distribution SparkyLinux
Home Page https://sparkylinux.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums https://forum.sparkylinux.org/
Alternative User Forums
Documentation https://wiki.sparkylinux.org/
Screenshots https://sparkylinux.org/screenshotsDistroWatch Gallery
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Download Mirrors https://sparkylinux.org/download/DistroWatch Torrent Archive
Bug Tracker https://sourceforge.net/p/sparkylinux/tickets/
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Reviews 2020.x: Dedoimedo
5.x: DistroWatch
3.x: DistroWatchHectic GeekLinuxInsiderNavy ChristianDedoimedo
2.x: DistroWatch
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Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2023-12-07: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 7.2
 • 2023-06-15: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 7.0
 • 2023-02-06: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 6.6
 • 2022-08-13: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 6.4
 • 2022-03-08: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2022.03
 • 2021-09-19: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2021.09
 • 2021-08-20: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 6.0
 • 2021-03-07: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2021.03
 • 2020-10-05: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 4.13
 • 2020-07-07: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 5.12
 • 2020-05-06: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2020.05
 • 2020-02-10: Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 2020.02
 • More SparkyLinux releases...

  Headlines:
 • 2023-01-21 Sparky offers storage persistence on USB thumb drives
 • 2022-08-02 Sparky updates classic desktops and language translations
 • 2020-02-15 Sparky introduces MystiQ
 • 2019-12-05 SparkyLinux introduces portable edition
 • 2019-06-02 SparkyLinux adds QtFM file manager
 • 2018-04-07 Sparky reducing number of editions
 • 2017-12-12 Sparky runs on a Raspberry Pi
 • 2016-11-29 SparkyLinux unveils several changes
 • More SparkyLinux headlines...

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  • Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.
  • Colour scheme: green text = latest stable version, red text = development or beta version. The function determining beta versions is not 100% reliable due to a wide variety of versioning schemes.
Feature 2024.01 7.2 6.6
Release Date 2024-01-18 2023-12-07 2023-02-05
End Of Life      
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 600-1800 600-1800 600-1800
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce KDE Plasma, LXQt, Xfce KDE Plasma, LXQt, Xfce
Package Management DEB (APT) DEB (APT) DEB (APT)
Release Model Semi-Rolling Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 i686, x86_64 i686, x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems      
Multilingual de, en, fr, pl de, en, fr, pl de, en, fr, pl
Asian Language Support -- -- --
Full Package List 2024.01 7.2 6.6
abiword (3.0.5) -- -- --
alsa-lib (1.2.11) 1.2.10 1.2.8 1.2.4
amdgpu (23.0.0) 22.0.0 -- 19.1.0
bash (5.2.21) 5.2 5.2 5.1
bind (9.18.21) -- -- --
chromium (121.0.6167.139) -- -- --
cups (2.4.7) 2.4.7 2.4.2 2.3.3
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.1
e2fsprogs (1.47.0) 1.47.0 1.47.0 1.46.2
firefox (122.0) 115.6.0 115.5.0 102.7.0
freetype (2.13.2) 2.13.2 2.12.1 2.10.4
gcc (13.2.0) 13.2.0 12.2.0 10.2.1
gimp (2.10.36) -- -- --
glibc (2.39) 2.37 2.36 2.31
gnome-shell (45.3) -- -- --
gnucash (5.5) -- -- --
gnumeric (1.12.56) -- -- --
grub (2.12) 2.06 2.06 2.06
gtk (4.12.5) 4.12.4 4.8.3 3.24.24
httpd (2.4.58) -- -- --
inkscape (1.3.1) -- -- --
k3b (23.08.4) 23.08.4 23.04.2 21.04.3
kmod (31) 31 30 28
krita (5.2.2) -- -- --
LibreOffice (24.2.0) 7.6.4 7.4.7 7.0.4
linux (6.7.3) 6.6.11 6.1.55 5.10.162
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- -- --
mariadb (11.1.3) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.26.2) 1.26.2 1.26.0 --
mesa (24.0.0) 23.2.1 22.3.6 20.3.5
mysql (8.3.0) -- -- --
nautilus (45.2.1) -- -- --
NVIDIA (545.29.06) -- -- --
openbox (3.6.1) 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1
openjdk (21.0.2) -- -- --
openssh (9.6p1) 9.6p1 9.2p1 8.4p1
openssl (3.2.1) 3.1.4 3.0.11d 1.1.1n
perl (5.38.2) 5.36.0 5.36.0 5.32.1
php (8.3.2) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (5.27.10) 5.27.10 5.27.5 5.20.5
postfix (3.8.5) -- -- --
postgresql (16.1) -- -- --
Python (3.12.1) 3.11.4 3.11.2 3.9.2
qt (6.6.1) 6.4.2 6.4.2 5.15.2
samba (4.19.4) 4.19.4 4.17.12 4.13.13
systemd (255.3) 255.2 252.17 247.3
thunderbird (115.7.0) 115.6.0 115.5.0 102.6.0
vim (9.1) 9.0 -- --
vlc (3.0.20) 3.0.20 3.0.20 3.0.18
wayland (1.22.0) -- -- --
xfdesktop (4.18.1) 4.18.1 4.18.1 4.16.0
xorg-server (21.1.11) 21.1.10 21.1.7 1.20.11


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Version: 2024.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-03
Votes: 3


I 've just installed Sparky with plasma wayland desktop, and it's really a breath after so many hassles trying Fedora, Kde Neon, Kubuntu, Endeavouros. Here every thing I need is working out of the box, scaling is ok, wireless printer and scanner recognized immediately, system is responsive. What else ! The only downside is maybe Aptuscenter a bit rudimentary and unatractive for new linux users but not a problem for me since I'm used to use terminal. Sparky really disserve to be in the top ten of Distrowatch. Great thanks to the author and contributors.


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Version: 2024.01
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-23
Votes: 3


I been using sparky for over 4 years, have on on desktop and laptop. Also put on some older laptops that could not be updated with windows, (though I don't know who would want that.)
I had one bug, one time I can recall, put it on a laptop, when I did the update for the OS a few days or so later, it fixed the issue.
I use mate desktop on it, I have not used another Os.

I recently fetched a small desktop, and of course it has windows on it, but just for a second, lol, Sparky shall be on it.

The only thing I truly dislike is its app installer. Is clunky and takes to long to load, just getting around is uncomfortable. BUT it is by no means a deal killer. If It is to much at times, usually just me not wanting to deal, I use synaptic.

I love its stability.


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Version: 7.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-19
Votes: 6


Semi-rolling Mimimal Gui version is by far the fastest distro out there, outperforming Bunsenlabs, Crunchbang++ and all the others left and right.

Installation is straightforward, no unneccessary bloat is installed, everything you wish can be installed with a few clicks.

The result is a modern looking, very reliable and highly capable distro for everyday use.

Runs especially well on old, underpowered computers. Even though the Calamares installer requires 1 GB, this can easily circumvented, therefore even old Netbooks can still be used.

Kudos to the developer.


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