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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 2026.03 lands with Linux kernel 6.19 and a fresh Debian testing base

March 15, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

SparkyLinux 2026.03 “Tiamat” has been released with Linux kernel 6.19, Debian testing Forky, updated Firefox and Thunderbird ESR builds, and improvements to the Calamares and CLI installers.

Categories Linux Tags Debian testing, desktop Linux, KDE Plasma, Linux, Linux distribution, Linux kernel 6.19, Open Source, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 2026.03, Xfce

SparkyLinux 8.2 rolls out with updated desktops and bug fixes

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Sparky 82

Sparky 8.2 brings updated Debian 13 Trixie packages, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, multiple desktop environments, and a small Openbox bug fix, with no reinstall required for existing users.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 13 Trixie, Firefox ESR, KDE Plasma 6.3, Linux kernel 6.12, LXQt 2.1.0, MATE 1.26.0, Sparky 8.2, SparkyLinux, Xfce 4.20

SparkyLinux 8.1 makes Debian 13 shine for everyday Linux users

November 12, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Sparky Linux Penguin

SparkyLinux 8.1 builds on Debian 13 “Trixie” with updated kernels and desktops, offering a dependable Linux experience that is easy to maintain.

Categories Linux Tags Debian, Debian 13, KDE Plasma, Linux, LXQt, Open Source, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 8.1, 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

SparkyLinux 7.8 now available

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
smiling penguin sparks outlet

SparkyLinux 7.8 “Orion Belt” brings fresh packages, new desktop versions, and a fix for GIMP installation conflicts.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 12, GIMP, KDE Plasma, lightweight Linux, Linux, Openbox, Orion Belt, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 7.8, Xfce
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