SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on top of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fully cu...
SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on top of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system
SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fully customizable OS, fast and offers a few different versions for users based on their usage.
Types of SparkyLinux versions
- Fully Featured OS for All users
- Gameover Edition for Gamers
- Multimedia for Multimedia users
- Rescue edition for os recovery
- Minimal CLI for advanced users
- Minimal GUI for users want to configure as Desktop
Features of SparkyLinux
- Debian based
- Stable or semi rolling release available
- Lightweight, fast & simple
- Special Editions
- Easy installation
- Own Repository with large applications
- Most wireless and mobile network cards are supported
- Supports USB installation
New in Sparky 5.11
This is the quarterly update of "Nibiru" and the release is based on Debian 10 "Buster"
- Firefox 68.6.0 ESR
- Thunderbird 68.6.0
- Libreoffice 6.1.5
- Linux Kernel 4.19.98 LTS (PC)
- Linux Kernel 4.19.97 LTS (ARMHF)
- Sparky repository named changed to "Nibiru"
This tutorial, I will show you how to install SparkyLinux on your PC from ISO image.
Step-by-Step Procedure for SparkyLinux 5.11 Installation
Step 2: Burn the ISO in CD/DVD or into USB and make it a bootable device
Step 3: Set the BootOrder to the DVD drive or USB for installation
Step 4: Initial boot screen will give you the options, for beginners select "SparkyLinux US English"

Step 3: Set the BootOrder to the DVD drive or USB for installation
Step 4: Initial boot screen will give you the options, for beginners select "SparkyLinux US English"
Step 5: Start the installer
- OS will be booted and GUI will be loaded, click on the Installer shortcut icon which will start the installation
- Select the language you like to use during the installation process
- Select the location for date and time setup
- Select the Keyboard Layout

- Select the disk for OS Partitioning, 2 methods available Automatic and Manual Partitioning
- Automatic - It will install the OS with auto partitioning
- Manual - We need to allocate home, swap, root and other partitions

- Create the User account
- Review the changes and click on the "Install" and installer will start to install


- Once installation completed reboot prompt will be there, press ok to reboot the server and SparkyLinux 5.11 will be booted to login screen
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