SparkyLinux 9 'Tiamat' arrives with updated kernel and software packages

SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” has been released, offering users a lightweight Debian-based distribution aimed at both modern and older computers. The new version is built on Debian Forky testing and provides updated packages, kernel 6.16.7, and an updated desktop environments for a faster and more configurable alternative to Windows 10. The release introduces new ISO images of the semi-rolling line, all under the “Tiamat” codename. Updates from Debian and Sparky testing repositories are included in this release, up to September 14. Kernel options now cover 6.16.7, 6.12.47-LTS, and 6.6.105-LTS, giving users choice depending on their needs. The Calamares installer has been… [Continue Reading]