Sparky 2025.12 Special Editions released
Sparky Linux just dropped some new Special Edition ISO images: GameOver, Multimedia, and Rescue, among them. These are now available for everyone to grab and check out.
They're built on Debian 14 testing's "Forky" branch, offering a solid base for enthusiasts who like things up-to-date but also want a bit more than the standard release.
Along with the base system updates, you'll find Linux kernel 6.17 included in these new images, plus packages from both Debian and Sparky's own testing repositories. These have all been refreshed recently, as of December 20th, 2025.
The Sparky blurry repos offer up-to-date versions like 6.18.2 and LTS options such as 6.6.119-LTS and 6.12.63-LTS for users who want to run the very latest kernel immediately or keep their systems current.
The good news continues for owners of the rolling edition: you don't need to reinstall everything from scratch if updates roll out quickly or a kernel changes behind the scenes. Keeping your installation updated with the latest packages is usually all that's needed, making things pretty straightforward.
If you're curious about trying the semi-rolling approach but haven't yet, head over to the designated page on the Sparky website and grab one of those new ISOs for a spin.
Downloads
Download sparkylinux-2025.12-x86_64-gameover.iso
Download sparkylinux-2025.12-x86_64-multimedia.iso
Download sparkylinux-2025.12-x86_64-rescue.iso
