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#71

Introduction / Sparky is it!

Last post by Gerd - March 06, 2025, 06:27:44 PM

Hello Sparky Forums,
i'm not new to Linux, but new to Sparky. Some weeks ago i needed a new second hand computer,
tried several distris, but couldn't get the graphic properly to work. Then found Sparky and with it the
graphic does it.

Now i have Sparky in dual boot, one with 'testing' repos enabled, one with 'sid'. Both systems are running well and i'm very glad having my favorite setup back, i used for years.

Sparky really is easy to customize, a big thank you from my side for it!

Gerd

#72

Installation / Re: Packages are missing

Last post by AxL - March 01, 2025, 12:37:43 PM

[....] Thank you all for help.

You're welcome !!

#73

Newbie questions / Systemback

Last post by jnwright - February 28, 2025, 10:15:29 PM

I'm using Sparky 7.6 Stable version.
I installed Systemback, ran it and selected 'Live System Create'.
I named the file mysparky.
It created the file mysparky.sblive in the home folder.
I then wrote mysparky.sblive to a USB drive using Live USB Creator.
Then I rebooted, pressing the key for the boot options menu
like I always do when booting to a live USB distro, but
the USB did not show up on the menu.

What did I do wrong ?
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EDIT:
Well, I overlooked the 'Write to target' selection.
I did that and it wrote mysparky.sblive to the USB.
Then, the USB was in the boot menu and it booted up.

But there was no option on the Desktop to install.
Do I need to need to install an installer to my Sparky OS
and then do another 'Live System Create'.

Then would I be able to use the installer on the live USB
to install the live USB to a hard drive ?
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I think that I have it worked out now.
I installed the Calamares installer (it shows in the menu as Sparky Installer)
I did the 'Live System Create' again, wrote it to a USB, and now
I am able to install the live USB to a drive.
So, all is well, works great !

#74

Installation / Re: Packages are missing

Last post by Splinx64 - February 28, 2025, 07:21:26 PM

AxL, I didn't see your post before.
Yes, 'xsane' works for a lot of days again.

#75

Installation / Re: Packages are missing

Last post by Splinx64 - February 28, 2025, 07:18:41 PM

Hello Sparkies,
by now all missing packages are complete again, 'xsane' too.
In the meantime I've had some trouble between kernel 6.12... and nvidia drivers. So, I've had to use my last 6.11 kernel. But, this problem is also solved and my system works with kernel 6.12.12 and latest nvidia drivers. Unfortunately, in this moment I can't say, what version of nvidia drivers are installed.

Thank you all for help.

Have a nice weekend.

Best regards

#76

Desktops / Re: panel question in Sparky M...

Last post by rollinbeaver - February 27, 2025, 12:54:56 PM

Hi,

i have an up/down arrow ,

Reminds me of a Network connection symbol, maybe a theme icon for nm-applet.

a nine 9, and an A  in the panel

I've seen such as indicators for NumLock and CapsLock state.

#77

Newbie questions / Live USB Creator Persistence

Last post by jnwright - February 26, 2025, 05:21:27 PM

I must be doing something wrong. I'm using Sparky 7.6 (Orion-Belt),
Debian stable based, with the xfce desktop. I flashed the Sparky .iso to a USB using
the Live USB Creator Persistence app.

Then I booted up to the live USB and made some configuration changes
and install a couple of apps. Then I shutdown and booted back up
to the live USB, expecting my changes to be saved, but they weren't.

I thought that when you flashed a .iso file to a USB using
the Live USB Creator Persistence app, that changes would be retained
on the USB. What am I missing here ?

(My goal is to make a live USB with all my configurations already done,
 ready to install to a hard drive.)

[an image]

#78

Desktops / Re: panel question in Sparky M...

Last post by AxL - February 24, 2025, 10:05:06 PM

[....] does anyone know what they are ?

  Well, honestly I don't have the slightest idea, buddy.

And even less, without seeing an image that shows what you are commenting on.

[....]  and how do i remove them.

Open a terminal and type:

Code Select Expand

mate-panel --reset
Which will leave the panel, with its default settings.

[....] thanks

You're welcome !!






Cheers !!

#79

Desktops / panel question in Sparky Mate ...

Last post by seadevil - February 24, 2025, 05:50:50 AM

i have an up/down arrow , a nine 9, and an A  in the panel and can't remove them.

does anyone know what they are ? and how do i remove them.

thanks

[xfce4-panel: Preferences]

#80

Newbie questions / Re: Move items on your dashboa...

Last post by AxL - February 19, 2025, 10:04:30 PM

[....] I am trying to figure out how I can move items (open window icons / tabs for lack of better term) on my panel, so that I can rearange them as I want.

  Honestly, your question is not clear at all.

So, start by checking out the following links:

• xfce4-panel: Preferences - [Xfce Docs]
  
  
• xfce4-panel: Start - [Xfce Docs]
  
  And, check also:
  
  
• Xfce User Forums
  
  
  

  Thanks in advance!
  

  
  You're welcome !!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Cheers !!