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'''Package Browser''' is a user-friendly application that can be used to search for and view information about software packages. This includes those already installed on the system, in addition to those available for installation from both the official Manjaro software repositories, and unofficially from the '''[[Arch_User_Repositories|Arch User Repositories]]'''. | '''Package Browser''' is a user-friendly application that can be used to search for and view information about software packages. This includes those already installed on the system, in addition to those available for installation from both the official Manjaro software repositories, and unofficially from the '''[[Arch_User_Repositories|Arch User Repositories]]'''. | ||
This application can be selected from the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. A '''[[Package Browser| | This application can be selected from the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. A '''[[Package Browser|guide on how to use Packager Browser]]''' has been provided. | ||
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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. This application can be selected from the ''System'' section of your desktop menu. A '''[[pacman-gui| | 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. | ||
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Although Manjaro is 100% Arch compatible - being based on Arch itself - it is not possible access the official repositories of the Arch System to download software. Manjaro instead uses its own official repositories in order to ensure that any software packages provided (e.g. system updates and applications) have been fully tested and are completely stable before release. | Although Manjaro is 100% Arch compatible - being based on Arch itself - it is not possible access the official repositories of the Arch System to download software. Manjaro instead uses its own official repositories in order to ensure that any software packages provided (e.g. system updates and applications) have been fully tested and are completely stable before release. | ||
However, it is still possible to access additional software packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR), which is managed by the Arch community (i.e. users) themselves. Although this repository is unofficial, software packages first placed here are known to make their way into Arch's official repositories if they become popular enough. A '''[[Arch_User_Repositories| | However, it is still possible to access additional software packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR), which is managed by the Arch community (i.e. users) themselves. Although this repository is unofficial, software packages first placed here are known to make their way into Arch's official repositories if they become popular enough. A '''[[Arch_User_Repositories|guide on how to Access the AUR]]''' has been provided. | ||
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A Linux kernel is the core of a Linux operating system, which acts as an interface between your computer's hardware and the applications that run on it. Manjaro not only supports the use of multiple kernels (selectable from the boot screen), but allows easy access to the very latest bleeding edge kernels as well. All available kernels installed on your system will be presented upon booting up, including backup copies of each kernel version installed. | A Linux kernel is the core of a Linux operating system, which acts as an interface between your computer's hardware and the applications that run on it. Manjaro not only supports the use of multiple kernels (selectable from the boot screen), but allows easy access to the very latest bleeding edge kernels as well. All available kernels installed on your system will be presented upon booting up, including backup copies of each kernel version installed. | ||
A '''[[Manjaro_Kernels| | A '''[[Manjaro_Kernels|guide on how to manage kernels]]''' has been provided. | ||
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