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Arch and Arch-based systems traditionally rely on the use of a ''command line terminal'' in order to undertake system-related tasks, such as updating the system and installing new software applications. Although a very powerful and versatile tool, the necessity of learning a plethora of new text-based commands and manually typing them into the terminal for use can be an intimidating prospect for many new users. | Arch and Arch-based systems traditionally rely on the use of a ''command line terminal'' in order to undertake system-related tasks, such as updating the system and installing new software applications. Although a very powerful and versatile tool, the necessity of learning a plethora of new text-based commands and manually typing them into the terminal for use can be an intimidating prospect for many new users. | ||
Developed exclusively by the Manjaro Team, the user-friendly '''Pacman-GUI''' (Graphical User Interface) enables users to undertake a range of common tasks with the click of a button. | Developed exclusively by the Manjaro Team, the user-friendly '''Pacman-GUI''' (Graphical User Interface) enables users to undertake a range of common tasks with the click of a button. This application can be selected from the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. A '''[[pacman-gui|Guide on how to use the Pacman-GUI]]''' has been provided. | ||
This application can be selected from the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. A '''[[pacman-gui|Guide on how to use the Pacman-GUI]]''' has been provided. | |||
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In simple terms, a terminal (or console) is an interface that allows for text commands to be entered and displayed. As it is an exceptionally powerful and versatile tool to use, Arch and other Arch-based systems are notable for relying far more heavily on their use than other (user-friendly) distributions such as ''Ubuntu'' or ''Mint'', which have placed a greater focus on the use of Graphical User Interfaces. | In simple terms, a terminal (or console) is an interface that allows for text commands to be entered and displayed. As it is an exceptionally powerful and versatile tool to use, Arch and other Arch-based systems are notable for relying far more heavily on their use than other (user-friendly) distributions such as ''Ubuntu'' or ''Mint'', which have placed a greater focus on the use of Graphical User Interfaces. | ||
While Graphical User Interfaces to undertake common tasks have been provided with Manjaro - particularly to assist new users - just as with other user-friendly distributions, it may on occasion be necessary to use the terminal to get something done. '''Most of the guides contained in the wiki rely on using the terminal, particularly where solving problems and tweaking the system is concerned'''. For those users who wish to learn more about how Manjaro works, and for those who wish to take full advantage of its versatility, it is highly recommended to learn how to the terminal. Don't worry: it's not that hard or scary, and this wiki can guide you every step of the way. | While Graphical User Interfaces to undertake common tasks have been provided with Manjaro - particularly to assist new users - just as with other user-friendly distributions, it may on occasion be necessary to use the terminal to get something done. '''Most of the guides contained in the wiki rely on using the terminal, particularly where solving problems and tweaking the system is concerned'''. For those users who wish to learn more about how Manjaro works, and for those who wish to take full advantage of its versatility, it is highly recommended to learn how to the terminal. Don't worry: it's not that hard or scary, and this wiki can be used to guide you every step of the way. | ||
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