Overview

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowed for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight up-to-date 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 out of reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. For example, Arch adopts a 'do it yourself' approach, whereby it is necessary to build and configure your system from the ground up, starting just with a text-based command line.

Manjaro provides all the benfits of the Arch operating system coupled with a focus on user-friendliness and accessability. Intended to apply to a wide user-base - from newcomers to experienced Arch users - Manjaro is designed to work 'straight out of the box' with:

A pre-installed desktop environment (called XFCE)
Pre-installed software applications (including Libre Office, Skype, Firefox, and the VLC Media player)
Pre-installed codecs necessary play multimedia files (e.g. MP3s, flash videos, DVDs, etc.)
A simplifed, user-friendly installation process including:

Automatic detection of your computer hardware (e.g. graphics cards)

Automatic installation of the necessary software (e.g. graphics drivers) to best use your computer hardware

However, Majaro is much more than just an easy-to-install version of Arch (there are the Archbang and Bridge distributions for that), as covered in the features section, below

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 providing the most up-to-date system possible without the need to install later versions
The versatility to be shaped and moulded to your own unique tastes and preferences, ranging from desktop environments to system processes

Manjaro also boasts a few special extra features of its own. In addition to those already pointed out in the overview, these include:

Support for the easy installation and use of multiple kernels
Its own dedicated software repositories to ensure stability

The Manjaro Development Team

Core Team

Roland Singer Alias: Singro Email: roland[at]manjaro[dot]org Location: Austria YOB: 1993 Languages: German, English, French Role: Project Leader, Designer, Developer, Web Developer, Packager Involvements: LiveCD, Manjaro-Installer, Manjaro-Settings, Mhwd, Mldm, Scripts and Packages, Repository,

Guillaume Benoit Alias: Guinux Email: guillaume[at]manjaro[dot]org Location: France YOB: 1985 Languages: French, English Role: Server Manager, Packager, Moderation Involvements: Scripting, Testing, i686 version, Repository, Translation, (French) Website

Philip Müller Alias: Philm Email: philm[at]manjaro[dot]org Location: Germany YOB: 1982 Languages: German, English Role: Mirrors Manager, Packager, Developer, Web Developer Involvements: LiveCD, Repository, Mhwd, Scripts and Packages

Website and Artwork Team

Tillman Ebert Alias: GarField Email: till[at]manjaro[dot]org Location: Germany YOB: 1996 Languages: German, English Role: Web Developer, Web Consultant, Designer Involvements: Design, Testing, Website www.facebook.com/tebert29

Wlad Meixner Alias: Wlad Email: wlad[at]manjaro[dot]org Location: Germany Languages: German, English, Russian Role: Web Developer, Web Consultant Involvements: Website, Testing

Forum, Community and Support

Allesandro Calo Email: allesandro[atmanjaro[dot]org Location: Germany YOB: 1980 Languages: German, English Role: Community Manager Involvements: Community, Forum, Website

Justine Smithies ALIAS: justine EMAIL: justine[AT]MANJARO[DOT]ORG LOCATION: Scotland YOB: 1972 LANGUAGES: ENGLISH ROLE: DEVELOPER, WEB DEVELOPER, SPONSORSHIP INVOLVEMENTS: Server, Support, wiki

About Manjaro

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