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'''Add/Remove Software''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (applications) from your system. Upon launching, it will automatically check the official Manjaro Repositories for new and updated software. Once complete, simply enter the name or short description of what you want to install or remove, and click the '''Find''' button. | '''Add/Remove Software''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (applications) from your system. Upon launching, it will automatically check the official Manjaro Repositories for new and updated software. Once complete, simply enter the name or short description of what you want to install or remove, and click the '''Find''' button. | ||
All installed and available software matching your search will then be displayed on the right. Click the name of any result to see more information about it immediately below. | All installed and available software matching your search will then be displayed on the right. Click the name of any result to see more information about it immediately below. | ||
You can also search graphically by Categories, Groups, and Repositories. Searching by Categories allows you to find software related to a certain category, e.g. Music & Audio, Utilities, Development, etc. Searching by Groups allows you to find software related to a certain group, e.g. manjaro-tools. Searching by Repositories allows you to find software in a certain repository, e.g. core, extra, community, or multilib. | |||
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===Using the Terminal=== | ===Using the Terminal=== | ||
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In simple terms, a terminal (or console) is an interface that allows for text commands to be entered and displayed. As it is an exceptionally powerful and versatile tool to use, Arch and other Arch-based systems are notable for relying far more heavily on | In simple terms, a terminal (or console) is an interface that allows for text commands to be entered and displayed. As it is an exceptionally powerful and versatile tool to use, Arch and other Arch-based systems are notable for relying far more heavily on its use than other (user-friendly) distributions such as ''Ubuntu'' or ''Mint'', which have placed a greater focus on the use of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). | ||
Although GUIs | Although GUIs do undertake many common tasks that have been provided with Manjaro, particularly to assist new users j-- ust as with other user-friendly distributions -- it may on occasionally be necessary to use the terminal to get something done. '''Most of the guides contained in the wiki rely on using the terminal, particularly where solving problems and tweaking the system is concerned'''. For those users who wish to learn more about how Manjaro works, and for those who wish to take full advantage of its versatility, it is highly recommended to learn how to use the terminal. Don't worry: it's not that hard or scary, and this wiki can be used to guide you every step of the way. | ||
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===Using Multiple Kernels=== | ===Using Multiple Kernels=== | ||
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The Linux kernel is the core of a Linux operating system. It acts as an interface between your computer's hardware and the applications that run on it. Manjaro not only supports the use of multiple kernels (selectable from the boot screen), but allows easy access to the very latest, bleeding edge kernels as well. All available kernels installed on your system will be presented upon booting up, including | The Linux kernel is the core of a Linux operating system. It acts as an interface between your computer's hardware and the applications that run on it. Manjaro not only supports the use of multiple kernels (selectable from the boot screen), but allows easy access to the very latest, bleeding-edge kernels as well. All available kernels installed on your system will be presented upon booting up, including back-up copies of each kernel version installed. If sub-menus are in effect, you will need to press Enter on the second item of a set. | ||
Having most supported kernels available means you have the ability choose from having bleeding-edge kernel updates or sticking with a stable LTS kernel. No matter what kernel you choose, you will still get access to the latest applications. | Having most of the supported kernels available means you have the ability choose from having bleeding-edge kernel updates or sticking with a stable LTS kernel. No matter what kernel you choose, you will still get access to the latest applications. | ||
A '''[[Manjaro_Kernels|guide on how to manage kernels]]''' has been provided. | A '''[[Manjaro_Kernels|guide on how to manage kernels]]''' has been provided. | ||