About Manjaro
'Manjaro Linux targets beginners and advanced users at the same time. We provide user interface tools and scripts to make life easier. Manjaro supports NVIDIA's Optimus technology out of the box...' Philip Müller - Manjaro Developer
Overview
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed 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:
- Pre-installed desktop environments
- Pre-installed graphical applications to easily install software and update your system, and
- Pre-installed codecs to play multimedia files
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!
Features
Manjaro shares many of the same features as Arch, including:
- Speed, power, and efficiency
- Access to the very latest cutting and bleeding edge software
- A 'rolling release' development model that provides the most up-to-date system possible without the need to install new versions, and
- Access to the Arch User Repository (AUR).
However, Manjaro boasts a few extra features of its own, including:
- A simplifed, user-friendly installation process
- Automatic detection of your computer's hardware (e.g. graphics cards)
- Automatic installation of the necessary software (e.g. graphics drivers) for your system
- Its own dedicated software repositories to ensure delivery of fully tested and stable software packages, and
- Support for the easy installation and use of multiple kernels.
Latest Stable Release
The latest stable Manjaro release is 0.8.3, released on the 24th December 2012. The Openbox flavour was released on the 14th January 2013. Both 32 and 64 bit versions of Manjaro 0.8.3 are available in the following flavours:
- XFCE 4.10
- KDE 4.9.4
- Cinnamon 1.6.7
- MATE 1.4.2
- Openbox 3.5
- NET-Edition (no desktop)
More information about the release of Manjaro 0.8.3 can be found in our Blog article Manjaro 0.8.3 has been unleashed!, in addition to a full 66-page User Guide. Openbox, IceWM, FluxBox, AwesomeWM, Gnome 3.6, and Razor-QT are also available for installation from the Official Manjaro repositories.
Latest Testbuild
There is currently no later testbuild than the current 0.8.3 stable release.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended rather than minimum system requirements have been provided in order to ensure that you get the most out of your Manjaro system. Although many distributions will list the bare minimum specifications necessary to run, it wouldn't be a particularly fun or useful experience to actually use them! As such, it is recommended to have at least:
- One gigabyte (GB) of memory
- Thirty gigabytes (GB) of hard disk space
- A one gigahertz (Ghz) processor
- A high definition (HD) graphics card and monitor
- A broadband internet connection
Reviews
0.8.0
- "Manjaro Linux! "ARCH... The way it SHOULD BE!"" - by LinuxSpatry (Youtube Video)
- "Manjaro Linux 0.8.0 - The Noobie's Arch System" - by PuppyLinuxWorld (Youtube Video)
0.8.1
- "Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 - The Full Video.." - by PuppyLinuxWorld (Youtube Video)
- "Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 Review - Arch made easy" - by QuidsUp (Youtube Video)
- "Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 XFCE Review: Fast, complete and looks awesome!" - by arindam sen (MyLinuxExplore Blogspot article)
0.8.2
- "Manjaro 0.8.2...Arch Made For Non Geeks!!" - by SneekyLinux (Youtube Video)
- "Manjaro Linux 0.8.2 - Arch Linux for ALL Go Get It NOW!" - by PuppyLinuxWorld (Youtube Video)
- "Manjaro Linux Review - Linux Distro Reviews" - by InfinitelyGalactic (Youtube Video)
0.8.3
- "Manjaro linux review: very Cool looking" by tekace2 - (Youtube Video)
- "Manjaro 0.8.3 KDE: Simply getting better with each release!" - by arindam sen (MyLinuxExplore Blogspot Article)
- "Everyday Linux User Review of Manjaro Linux (Openbox)" - by Gary Newell (Everyday Linux User Blog Article)
- "Manjaro Linux 0.8.3 with OpenBox - Terriffic" - by PuppyLinuxWorld (Youtube Video)
- "Return to Manjaro Linux 0.8.3" - by Jessie Smith (Distrowatch Article)
Further Information
- The Manjaro page at Distrowatch.com
The Manjaro Development Team
Core Team
Roland Singer - Project Leader, Designer, Developer, Web Developer, Packager
Guillaume Benoit - Server Manager, Packager, Moderation
Philip Müller - Mirrors Manager, Packager, Developer, Web Developer
Carl Duff - Community, Wiki, Documentation, Openbox Flavour
Website and Artwork Team
Tillman Ebert - Design, Testing, Website
Forum, Community and Support
Allesandro Calo - Community, Forum, Website
Ajay Chahar - Community, IRC Support
ringo32 - Forum and Community Support
Verändert - Forum and Community Support
YFDogan - Forum and Community Support
SpaceAviator - Forum and Community Support
handy - Forum and Community Support