SparkyLinux 7.7 has been officially released as the latest update in the Sparky 7 "Orion Belt" series, which is based on Debian 12 "Bookworm." This update, released on April 8, 2025, includes comprehensive updates across all packages from both Debian and Sparky stable repositories. Key features of SparkyLinux 7.7 include the Linux kernel for both PC and ARM architectures, LibreOffice version 7.4.7, and various desktop environments such as KDE Plasma 5.27.5, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, Xfce 4.18, and Openbox 3.6.1. Additionally, users will find updated versions of Firefox (128.9.0esr) and Thunderbird (128.9.0esr).
The release is accessible in multiple versions:
- amd64 BIOS/UEFI with Secure Boot, featuring desktop environments like Xfce, LXQt, MATE, KDE Plasma, alongside MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI (text mode).
- i686 non-pae BIOS/UEFI (Legacy) offers MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI (text mode).
- ARMHF & ARM64 includes Openbox and CLI options.
For those who have Sparky 7 installed, it's noted that users can simply keep their systems updated without the need for a reinstallation. The new ISO images for Sparky 7 "Orion Belt" can be downloaded from the official website.
In addition to the package updates, this release also addresses a bug in the Sparky CLI Installer that previously hindered installation when selecting a different desktop environment.
Overall, SparkyLinux 7.7 continues to build on its Debian foundation, providing users with a stable, user-friendly experience tailored for various hardware architectures and desktop preferences. Users are encouraged to explore the new features and updates while maintaining the system's regular update practices.
As the Linux ecosystem evolves, future updates may bring enhancements in performance, security, and user experience, further solidifying SparkyLinux's position among popular Linux distributions
The release is accessible in multiple versions:
- amd64 BIOS/UEFI with Secure Boot, featuring desktop environments like Xfce, LXQt, MATE, KDE Plasma, alongside MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI (text mode).
- i686 non-pae BIOS/UEFI (Legacy) offers MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI (text mode).
- ARMHF & ARM64 includes Openbox and CLI options.
For those who have Sparky 7 installed, it's noted that users can simply keep their systems updated without the need for a reinstallation. The new ISO images for Sparky 7 "Orion Belt" can be downloaded from the official website.
In addition to the package updates, this release also addresses a bug in the Sparky CLI Installer that previously hindered installation when selecting a different desktop environment.
Overall, SparkyLinux 7.7 continues to build on its Debian foundation, providing users with a stable, user-friendly experience tailored for various hardware architectures and desktop preferences. Users are encouraged to explore the new features and updates while maintaining the system's regular update practices.
As the Linux ecosystem evolves, future updates may bring enhancements in performance, security, and user experience, further solidifying SparkyLinux's position among popular Linux distributions
SparkyLinux 7.7 released
SparkyLinux 7.7 has been released as the seventh update of Sparky 7 "Orion Belt" and is built upon Debian 12 "Bookworm". The update cover all packages from the stable repositories of Debian and Sparky, featuring the Linux kernel for both PC and ARM architectures, LibreOffice version 7.4.7, KDE Plasma 5.27.5, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, Xfce 4.18, Openbox 3.6.1, as well as Firefox 128.9.0esr and Thunderbird 128.9.0esr. The update is available in multiple versions, including amd64 BIOS/UEFI with Secure Boot, i686 non-pae BIOS/UEFI, and ARMHF & ARM64.
