Spark Linux

About Spark Linux ⚡

Spark Linux is a developer-focused, server-oriented Linux distribution based on Alpine Linux with sensible defaults and pre-configured tools. It offers a streamlined setup process, curated toolset, and a lightweight base, making it perfect for both development and deployment scenarios.

Current Version: 0.2 (Beta) - Built on 02/03/2025

Cutting-edge packages: When Spark Linux is built, the latest packages are pulled from
Alpine's Edge repository, ensuring you have access to the most recent software and features. The packages in the build will be a frozen copy of the edge repository on that day.

Incredibly lightweight: Despite its powerful features, Spark Linux is under 700MB in size!

Optimized for VMs: Spark Linux is built on and recommended for running on x86_64 virtual machines, ensuring optimal performance in virtualized environments.

Release Notes ⚡

Version	Build Date	Changes
0.2.0 (Beta)	02/03/2025	Added pre-installed XFCE4 desktop environment with a non-intrusive setup - Bare Bones As It Gets™ Desktop environment can be enabled per-user using the setup-xfce.sh script Firefox included as the default browser Improved graphics support with QXL/SPICE drivers for virtual machines Added minimal desktop essentials (terminal emulator, screenshoter)
0.1.5 (Alpha)	10/15/2024	Added the spark-vm tool for setting up VMs via command-line interface using the spark-vm command after installation.
0.1.4 (Alpha)	10/14/2024	Added QEMU to the build.
0.1.3 (Alpha)	09/30/2024	Added the OpenNTPD NTP time syncing daemon for improved time synchronization.
0.1.2 (Alpha)	09/30/2024	Added a lightweight Python Web Server for easy deployment of web applications. Upgraded versioninfo utility for better system information reporting.

Key Features ⚡

• Built on Alpine Linux for a lightweight and efficient system
• Uses the latest packages from Alpine's edge repository for cutting-edge features
• Pre-configured with essential development tools and interesting programming languages (neovim, docker, nim, gcc, python3)
• Security-minded setup with doas instead of sudo
• Custom setup script for easy installation and configuration
• Flexible yet opinionated design for improved developer productivity
• spark-dock tool: Intuitive Docker management interface

Spotlight: spark-dock ⚡

The spark-dock tool is a game-changer for Docker management in Spark Linux:

• User-friendly menu-driven interface for common Docker operations
• Simplifies tasks like pulling images, running containers, and managing resources
• Perfect for both Docker newcomers and experienced users
• Enhances productivity by reducing command-line complexity
• Seamlessly integrated into Spark Linux for immediate use

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Get Spark Linux ⚡

Experience the power of Spark Linux today! Download the latest build and supercharge your development environment with cutting-edge packages and tools.

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