SparkyLinux 7.0 "Orion Belt" released based on Debian 12 "Bookworm"

SparkyLinux, the lightweight and fully customizable Linux distribution based on Debian, has just released its latest version, SparkyLinux 7.0, also known as “Orion Belt”. This new version is based on and fully compatible with Debian 12 “Bookworm”, and offers several new features and improvements.

One of the most notable changes in SparkyLinux 7.0 is the inclusion of Linux kernel 5.10.46 LTS, which offers better hardware support and security features. The new version also includes several desktop environments, such as KDE Plasma 5.27, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, Xfce 4.18, and Openbox 3.6.1, among others, providing users with a wide range of options to choose from.

SparkyLinux 7.0 still supports old machines x86 (32bit), but only Minimal ISO image available, and ARM images are not ready yet.

Overall, SparkyLinux 7.0 offers a fast, lightweight, and fully customizable operating system that is perfect for users who want to have full control over their system. With its wide range of desktop environments and editions tailored for different use cases, SparkyLinux 7.0 is a great choice for both beginners and advanced users.