SparkyLinux

What is SparkyLinux?

SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution that offers a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box operating system with a selection of slightly customized lightweight desktops. Sparky is designed to cater to computer users who want to replace their existing, proprietary-driven operating systems with an open-sourced alternative. The distribution is targeted towards two distinct groups of users: Home Editions, which come pre-installed with a comprehensive set of tools, codecs, plugins, and drivers, catering to users who want everything set up and ready to go from the first system boot and Base Editions, which provide a minimal set of tools, aimed at advanced users who prefer to customize their setup

Highlights

• Debian testing-based, rolling release
• Lightweight, fast, and simple
• Offers a variety of desktop environments to choose from, including LXDE, Enlightenment, JWM, KDE, LXQt, Openbox, MATE, and Xfce
• Provides an ultra-light base edition with Openbox or JWM desktops
• Includes a special gaming edition called GameOver
• Offers a CLI Edition (without X) for building customized desktops
• Supports most wireless and mobile network cards
• Provides a set of selected applications, multimedia codecs, and plugins
• Maintains its own repository with a large selection of additional applications
• Simplifies hard drive and USB installation