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'''Manjaro''' is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux Arch operating system]. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting edge - and bleeding edge - software. However, Arch is also aimed at more experienced or technically-minded users. As such, it is generally considered to be beyond the reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. | '''Manjaro''' is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux Arch operating system]. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting edge - and bleeding edge - software. However, Arch is also aimed at more experienced or technically-minded users. As such, it is generally considered to be beyond the reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. | ||
Developed in Austria, France, and Germany, Manjaro provides all the benefits of the Arch operating system combined with a focus on ''user-friendliness'' and ''accessibility''. Available in both 32 and 64 bit versions, Manjaro is suitable for newcomers as well as experienced Linux users. '''For newcomers''', a user-friendly installer is provided, and the system itself is designed to work fully 'straight out of the box' with features including: | Developed in Austria, France, and Germany, Manjaro provides all the benefits of the Arch operating system combined with a focus on ''user-friendliness'' and ''accessibility''. Available in both 32 and 64 bit versions, Manjaro is suitable for newcomers as well as experienced Linux users. '''For newcomers''', a user-friendly installer is provided, and the system itself is designed to work fully 'straight out of the box' with features including: | ||
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* pre-installed codecs to play multimedia files, and | * pre-installed codecs to play multimedia files, and | ||
* a suite of pre-installed popular applications such as Skype, Firefox, and Libre Office. | * a suite of pre-installed popular applications such as Skype, Firefox, and Libre Office. | ||
'''For more experienced - and adventurous - users''' Manjaro also offers the configurability and versatility to be shaped and moulded in every respect to suit personal taste and preference. Furthermore, a minimalist '''NET-Edition''' is also available in both 32 and 64 bit versions. Stripped of any pre-installed software, this provides a base installation on which to build your own system; starting from a command line, be completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on! | '''For more experienced - and adventurous - users''' Manjaro also offers the configurability and versatility to be shaped and moulded in every respect to suit personal taste and preference. Furthermore, a minimalist '''NET-Edition''' is also available in both 32 and 64 bit versions. Stripped of any pre-installed software, this provides a base installation on which to build your own system; starting from a command line, be completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on! | ||
= Latest Version = | |||
'''The latest Manjaro version is 0.8.2'''. Both 32 and 64 bit versions of Manjaro 0.8.2 are available in the following flavours (i.e. with the following desktop environments pre-installed): | |||
* XFCE 4.10 | |||
* KDE 4.9.2 | |||
* Gnome 3.4.2 / Cinnamon 1.6.4 | |||
* NET-Edition | |||
Openbox and Razor-QT are also available for installation from the Official Manjaro repositories. | |||