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SparkyLinux 8.3 arrives with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS and updated desktop environments

May 11, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

SparkyLinux 8.3 “Seven Sisters” is now available with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, updated desktop environments, refreshed Debian packages, and lightweight Linux appeal.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 13, Firefox ESR, KDE Plasma, Linux distro, Linux kernel 6.12, LXQt, MATE, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 8.3, Xfce

SparkyLinux 2025.09 ‘Tiamat’ ISO images now available

September 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Penguin sparks dvd toaster

SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” has been released, based on Debian Forky testing with updated packages, kernel 6.16.7, and refreshed desktop environments.

Categories Linux Tags Debian Forky, KDE Plasma, Linux, LXQt, MATE, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 2025.09, Tiamat, Xfce

SparkyLinux 8.0 debuts with Debian 13 base

August 14, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Linux penguin electricity sparky

SparkyLinux 8.0 “The Seven Sisters” debuts with a Debian 13 base, updated software, and new package management features.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 13, KDE Plasma, Linux, LXQt, MATE, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 8.0, The Seven Sisters, Xfce

Linux Mint 22.2 Zara BETA now available for download

August 12, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Linux mint Zara

Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ beta delivers new features, visual changes, and fingerprint login ahead of its full LTS release, but testers should expect bugs.

Categories Linux Tags Cinnamon, Linux, Linux Mint, Linux Mint 22.2 beta, MATE, Open Source, Ubuntu, Xfce, Zara
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