Hi. I have been running SparkyLinux 4 (Tyche) LXDE on a Core-2 DUO laptop for several years. Super fast, nice GUI, really pleased.
I get system updates all the time so the version that I have appears to be supported, but from the download options here I can see that my version is relatively old. Do I need to (and should I) install the newer version?
I have OpenSUSE on another PC and that just stops receiving updates every year or so and I have to do a full version upgrade from an ISO. What kind of release is Sparky because despite its age mine still gets updates?
Cheers. Peekay.
Quote from: Peekay on December 30, 2021, 08:09:43 PM
Hi. I have been running SparkyLinux 4 (Tyche) LXDE on a Core-2 DUO laptop for several years. Super fast, nice GUI, really pleased.
I get system updates all the time so the version that I have appears to be supported, but from the download options here I can see that my version is relatively old. Do I need to (and should I) install the newer version?
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The version you are using is:
Sparky 4 "Tyche" is based on the
Debian 9 'oldoldstable' "Stretch"And, it will be supported until next year (June 30, 2022)
See also:
Many thx for the info AxL :)
My home folder is on a separate partition and I keep a backup of my config folder.
When the time comes to upgrade, will I be able to run an updater program from a downloaded ISO, or does it have to be done using terminal?
Peekay
Quote from: Peekay on December 31, 2021, 02:11:07 PM
Many thx for the info AxL :)
You're welcome !!
Peekay ;)
Quote from: Peekay on December 31, 2021, 02:11:07 PM
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When the time comes to upgrade, will I be able to run an updater program from a downloaded ISO, or does it have to be done using terminal?
Please, check this article:
- Sparky 4 transition – SparkyLinux
Quote from: pavroo
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If you would like to upgrade Sparky 4 to Sparky 5 – it is possible, but I recommend to make fresh Sparky 5 installation.
By the way, if you decide to make such upgrade, do:
1. Change Debian repos from 'stretch' to 'buster' or keep 'stable' at the /etc/apt/sources.list
2. Temporary change Sparky repos from 'oldstable' to 'stable' at the /etc/apt/sources.d/sparky-oldstable.list if your system uses Sparky 'oldstable' repos already, and refresh package list:
sudo apt update
3. Install the latest version of 'sparky5-apt' package which has to remove 'sparky4-apt':
sudo apt update
sudo apt install sparky-apt sparky5-apt
4. Then upgrade the system:
sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade
If any problem:
sudo apt install -f
Let me know if you find any problem with your system upgrade, please.
Cheers !!! :)