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= Overview =
= Overview =
{{Tip|For the best results, please ensure that Manjaro is connected to the internet prior to starting the installation process.}}
{{Tip|For the best results, please ensure that Manjaro is connected to the internet prior to starting the installation process.}}


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= Manjaro 0.8.2 =
= Manjaro 0.8.2 =
{{Tip|It is recommended that unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise, most users - beginners and experienced alike - should use the standard Stable Installer for the best results.}}
{{Tip|It is recommended that unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise, most users - beginners and experienced alike - should use the standard Stable Installer for the best results.}}


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= Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1 =
= Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1 =


'''1. [[Installation Guide for Beginners 0.8.0-1|Installation Guide for Beginners]]''': This guide covers the ''automatic preparation'' of your computer's hard disk, which will be undertaken by the installer for you. Although optional, detailed explanations have also been provided to manually edit configuration files if desired, in order to improve performance. Please note that '''using this guide will result in completely erasing your hard disk during the installation process'''. Manjaro will be installed alone, so backup your personal files first!
Both guides provided are virtually identical. The only real difference between them is that the ''Guide for Beginners'' utilises the '''assisted preparation''' method to automatically prepare and partition your computer's hard disk for you. The ''Guide for Experienced Users'' instead utilises the ''non-assisted preparation'' method, whereby the hard disk must be prepared and partitioned manually. In addition, the ''Guide for Beginners'' also provides detailed explanations to edit various configuration files if desired; while the ''Guide for Experienced Users'' assumes existing knowledge and expertise to do so.
 
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'''2. [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.0-1|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]''': This guide covers the ''manual preparation'' of your computer's hard disk, where partitioning must be undertaken by hand. Manually partitioning the hard drive provides the ability to retain and therefore dual-boot with any other operating system already installed. As some technical knowledge and experience is assumed, the guide provides less detailed explanations.
* [[Installation Guide for Beginners 0.8.0-1|Installation Guide for Beginners]]
: ''Automatically partition your computer's hard disk''.
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* [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.0-1|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]
: ''Requires manual preparation and partitioning of your computer's hard disk''.
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