Audience

Individuals and developers interested in a customizable operating system that supports desktop environments and window managers

About SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on the top of Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Sparky is fast, lightweight and fully customizable OS which offers a few versions for different users and different tasks, such as fully featured OS with a lightweight desktop environment, which works out of the box and contain a selection of pre installed common use software for home users. MinimalGUI with Openbox window manager preinstalled only with basic software installed for users whose want to configure their OS/desktop as they want, on the top of Debian, plus any desktop environment or window manager they like. MinimalCLI with no X server, for advanced users whose want to build and configure their desktops in own way. Sparky supports about 20 desktop environments and window managers giving you freedom of choice, having in mind that your computer is made for working, having fun, entertainment, keeping in touch with friends, and many, many other things.

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Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5
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SparkyLinux
Founded: 2012
sparkylinux.org

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  • Galen T.
    Retired IT
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Superb hardware support in 64 or 32 bit"

    Posted 2023-12-14

    Pros: Hardware support.
    Old 32bit machines stay alive.
    Large repos.
    VPN rise up included.
    Also considers users in repressive regimes.
    Current software.

    Cons: Nothing major at all.
    No respin snapshot.
    Update distro might break, Debian's structure.

    Overall: Simply worthy for your primary or secondary tux. Always have an install running on one of my machines.

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