Difference between revisions of "Manjaro:A Different Kind of Beast"

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Although Manjaro is Arch-based and Arch compatible, '''it is not Arch'''. As such, far from being just an easy-to-install or pre-configured version of Arch, Manjaro is actually a very different kind of beast.

Although Manjaro is Arch-based and Arch compatible, '''it is not Arch'''. As such, far from being just an easy-to-install or pre-configured version of Arch, Manjaro is actually a very different kind of beast.

A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below.

A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below.

{{Important|An important benefit from Manjaro's use of its own repositories is that the developers will automatically implement critical updates on your behalf, and there will therefore be no need for you to intervene manually.}}

{{Important|An important benefit from Manjaro's use of its own repositories is that the developers will automatically implement critical updates on your behalf, and there will therefore be no need for you to intervene manually.}}

====Not as bleeding edge as Arch====

====Not as bleeding edge as Arch====

A consequence of accommodating this testing process is that Manjaro will never be quite as bleeding-edge as Arch. Software may be released to the stable repositories days, weeks, or potentially even months later; however, users who wish to access the very latest releases can still do so by switching to '''testing''' or '''unstable''' branch. Doing so will prove you are knowledgeable and a Manjaro Linux poweruser.

A consequence of accommodating this testing process is that Manjaro will never be quite as bleeding-edge as Arch. Software may be released to the stable repositories days, weeks, or potentially even months later; however, users who wish to access the very latest releases can still do so by switching to '''testing''' or '''unstable''' branch. Doing so will prove you are knowledgeable and a Manjaro Linux poweruser.

Another feature that sets Manjaro apart from Arch and other Arch-based distributions is its focus on tools to ease the general system maintenance. This extends far beyond just providing an easy graphical installer and pre-configured desktop environments. Manjaro also provides a range of powerful tools developed exclusively by the Manjaro Team.

Another feature that sets Manjaro apart from Arch and other Arch-based distributions is its focus on tools to ease the general system maintenance. This extends far beyond just providing an easy graphical installer and pre-configured desktop environments. Manjaro also provides a range of powerful tools developed exclusively by the Manjaro Team.

The '''mhwd''' command enables the automatic detection and configuration of your hardware for you, usually undertaken during the installation process. This includes support for hybrid graphics cards, as well as setting everything up such as module dependencies for Virtualbox virtual machine installations; however, it can also be used by users with limited technical knowledge to easily undertake this task for themselves.

The '''mhwd''' command enables the automatic detection and configuration of your hardware for you, usually undertaken during the installation process. This includes support for hybrid graphics cards, as well as setting everything up such as module dependencies for Virtualbox virtual machine installations; however, it can also be used by users with limited technical knowledge to easily undertake this task for themselves.

A '''[[Configure_Graphics_Cards|guide on how to manually configure graphics cards]]''' has been provided.

A '''[[Configure_Graphics_Cards|guide on how to manually configure graphics cards]]''' has been provided.

While automatic support for the use of multiple kernels is a defining feature of Manjaro, the '''mhwd-kernel''' command also empowers users with no technical knowledge to easily manage them as well. This includes automatically updating any newly installed kernels with any modules being used, such as those required to run Manjaro within Virtualbox.

While automatic support for the use of multiple kernels is a defining feature of Manjaro, the '''mhwd-kernel''' command also empowers users with no technical knowledge to easily manage them as well. This includes automatically updating any newly installed kernels with any modules being used, such as those required to run Manjaro within Virtualbox.

A '''[[Manjaro_Kernels|guide on how to manage kernels]]''' has been provided.

A '''[[Manjaro_Kernels|guide on how to manage kernels]]''' has been provided.

This user-friendly application allows you to quickly and easily manage user accounts, install new language packs, and even switch your system's default language and keyboard layout on-the-fly. '''msm''' will also automatically notify you of any updates available for installed language packs, too.

This user-friendly application allows you to quickly and easily manage user accounts, install new language packs, and even switch your system's default language and keyboard layout on-the-fly. '''msm''' will also automatically notify you of any updates available for installed language packs, too.

Please look here for more detailed explanations about [[Manjaro Settings Manager|Manjaro Settings Manager]].

Please look here for more detailed explanations about [[Manjaro Settings Manager|Manjaro Settings Manager]].

Exclusively developed by the Manjaro Team, this intuitive application allows you to easily search for, install, remove, and update software applications and packages. '''pamac''' will also automatically notify you of any updates; keep your system up-to-date with just a single click!

Exclusively developed by the Manjaro Team, this intuitive application allows you to easily search for, install, remove, and update software applications and packages. '''pamac''' will also automatically notify you of any updates; keep your system up-to-date with just a single click!

There are more detailed explanations available for [[Pamac|Pamac Package Manager]].

There are more detailed explanations available for [[Pamac|Pamac Package Manager]].

Manjaro is definitely a beast, but a very different kind of beast than Arch. '''Fast, powerful, and always up to date''', Manjaro provides all the benefits of an Arch operating system, but with an especial emphasis on '''stability, user-friendliness and accessibility''' for newcomers and experienced users alike.

Manjaro is definitely a beast, but a very different kind of beast than Arch. '''Fast, powerful, and always up to date''', Manjaro provides all the benefits of an Arch operating system, but with an especial emphasis on '''stability, user-friendliness and accessibility''' for newcomers and experienced users alike.

* [[About Manjaro|About Manjaro]]

* [[About Manjaro|About Manjaro]]

* [[Manjaro FAQ|Manjaro FAQ]]

* [[Manjaro FAQ|Manjaro FAQ]]

* [[The Rolling Release Development Model|The Rolling Release Development Model]]

* [[The Rolling Release Development Model|The Rolling Release Development Model]]