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SparkyLinux 2025.12 Brings Kernel 6.17 and Updated Desktop ISOs

SparkyLinux 2025.12 updates the semi-rolling release with Debian Testing packages, Linux kernel 6.17, and refreshed desktop ISOs.

Sparky Linux 8.1 delivers updated kernels, refreshed desktops, and all Debian 13 “Trixie” stable patches as of November 2025.

Sparky semi-rolling 2025.09 “Tiamat” is out with Linux kernel 6.16, GCC 15, Calamares 3.4, and Debian "Forky" testing base.

SparkyLinux 8.0 arrives with a Debian 13 base, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, updated desktops, new tools, and improved installation options.

The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.8 rolls out with updated packages, kernel 6.1 LTS, desktop refreshes, and GIMP preinstalled in live media.

The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.7 rolls out with kernel 6.1 LTS, updated Debian-based packages, and improved desktop environments.

Debian-based Sparky semi-rolling 2025.03 update is out now featuring Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, Xfce 4.20, LXQt 2.1, and more.

The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.6 rolls out with kernel 6.1 LTS, KDE Plasma 5.27.5, Xfce 4.18, LibreOffice 7.4.7, and more.

Sparky 2024.11 brings the latest Debian testing packages, Linux kernel 6.11, Midori 11.4, Thunderbird 128.4.0esr, and more.

The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.5 is now available for download offering full Debian 12 compatibility and updated package base.