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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''. | 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''. Manjaro follow Archlinux and officially only offers a 64 bit version. 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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'''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. | '''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. Manjaro Architect is a CLI basid ISO being able to install all Manjaro flavours and also offers unflavoured DE installation for those who wants complete freedom to shape theri system; starting from a command line, you are completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on! | ||
Releases on Sourceforge: [https://sourceforge.net/projects/manjarolinux/files/release/] | |||
= Features = | = Features = | ||