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About SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customized Enlightenment and LXDE desktops. It has been built on the “testing” branch of Debian GNU/Linux.

Sparky is available for i686 (32 bit) and x86_64 (64 bit) machines.

Main features:

  • based on Debian stable and testing (separated editions)
  • rolling release (testing based only)
  • lightweight, fast & simple
  • main edition – lightweight & fast LXDE desktop
  • MATE Edition with GNOME 2 fork desktop
  • Xfce Edition provides fast and traditional desktop
  • KDE & LXQt Editions with Qt based desktops
  • ultra lightweight MinimalGUI edition with Openbox window manager
  • MinimalCLI Edition for building own customized desktop
  • special editions: GameOver, Multimedia and Rescue
  • most wireless and mobile network cards supported
  • set of selected applications, multimedia codecs and plugins
  • easy hard drive / USB installation

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