
This was because to compare it with, I had no data from a similar OS. I measured the performance related data before touching any settings (so that the OS remains in a ‘pure’ state), and when it came to comparison, there was a bit of a confusion. Intel Core i3-2330M CPU, Intel HD 3000 GPU, 4GB RAM (DDR3), Toshiba 7200 RPM (320GB) SATA HDD, Intel N-1030 Wireless adapter, Realtek network adapter ('RTL8168'), LED display with 1366x768 resolution (60Hz/60FPS). Although the disc images are slightly bigger in comparison, they include lots of useful applications.īelow is a brief information about my hardware setup:
#Intel power gadget 3.5.1 install
SparkyLinux is also based on a ‘rolling release’ model, thus, once you install it, you can upgrade to new releases, without ever having to re-install it, neat!.įor the review I choose the Enlightenment 18, 64-bit edition (1.4 GB download). The main edition is based on the LXDE desktop, but you can also choose between Enlightenment, MATE, Razor-qt and a minimal, command-line based edition for advanced users as well.

‘Sparky’ ships with few desktop variations that are considered lightweight.

But of course I quickly summoned my manly courage 😉 and decided to take it for a spin.

This according to its developers, is a fast & lightweight OS, aimed at both old and new computers. The core however, is based on Debian’s ‘testing’ branch, and to tell you the truth, after seeing it, I did hesitate for a moment.
