SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution

Why Sparky?
SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system.

Sparky is a fast, lightweight and fully customizable operating system that offers multiple versions for different use cases, such as:

* Full-featured standard desktop version with a lightweight desktop environment. It works out of the box on almost any hardware and provides a selection of software for home users.
* An economical version of MinimalGUI with the Openbox window manager. It contains only the essentials and is designed for users who need full flexibility when creating their own desktop using only the packages they desire.
* An even more economical version of MinimalCLI without a graphical desktop. For advanced users who want to create their own desktop from scratch or who do not need a graphical interface.
* Three special versions:
– GameOver for computer games
– Multimedia for audio and video enthusiasts and/or web developers
– Rescue, a set of tools for system recovery (uses Openbox as a window manager)

Sparky supports about 20 desktop environments and window managers, giving you the freedom to choose, keeping in mind that your computer is designed for work, having fun, keeping in touch with friends and much, much more.

Sparky “stable flavor” is the best choice to change an existing, different operating system and try the GNU/Linux distribution without having to install and change the partition table of your computer.

Sparky “rolling (testing) flavor” is designed for more advanced users who are not intimidated by less stable versions of applications and who want to work with the latest version of the software offered.

If you like Sparky, just install it in parallel or on top of your current OS.

Key Features of Sparky
– Based on Debian
– stable or (semi-) rolling release
– Lightweight, fast and simple
– your favorite desktops to choose
from – Special versions: GameOver, Multimedia and Rescue
– CLI Edition (without X) for creating custom desktops
– Most wireless and mobile network cards are supported
– a set of selected applications, multimedia codecs and plug–ins
– own repository with a large set of additional applications
- easy installation on a hard disk/USB

In general, Sparky is not aimed at novice Linux users, but rather at users with some knowledge about Linux.
In any case, newcomers to Linux are also welcome – our forum is open for any questions.

Is Sparky free?
Yes, Sparky was, is and always will be free for end users.
Just take the Sparky iso image, burn it to a blank CD/DVD or copy it to a USB flash drive and use it to start your computer.