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This guide provides a brief overview of the key points it is necessary to know in order to get the most out of using the Manjaro operating system. | This guide provides a brief overview of the key points it is necessary to know in order to get the most out of using the Manjaro operating system. | ||
= Updating the System = | |||
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Developed exclusively by the Manjaro Team, the '''Pamac Updater''' will automatically check and notify you of any available system updates when launched. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu. | |||
To install updates when listed, simply click the '''Apply''' button. | |||
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= Software Management = | |||
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The '''Pamac Manager''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (e.g. applications) from your system. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu. | |||
Upon launching, it will automatically check the official Manjaro Repositories for new and updated software. Once complete, simply enter the name or short description of what you want to install or remove, and click the '''Find''' button. | |||
All installed and available software matching your search will then be displayed on the right. Click the name of any result to see more information about it immediately below. | |||
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A checkbox next to the package name will indicate whether it is installed or not. | |||
* '''To install a package''', click the adjacent box to mark it. | |||
* '''To remove an installed package''', click the adjacent box to clear it. | |||
Once package boxes have been marked and/or cleared, you may undertake more searches before clicking the Apply button to conform your choice(s). It really is that simple! | |||
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Particularly when installing new software applications, on occasion several other software packages will also be automatically installed as well. These are known as dependencies, as they are necessary for whatever is being installed to work properly. In other words, the software package being downloaded is dependent upon them. | |||
Pamac will list the dependencies required for software packages in the information pane. | |||
For example, as illustrated, if the VLC Media Player were to be installed, then several other software packages - such as to allow it to play different media formats - would also be automatically be downloaded if not already installed on the system. Without them, the Media Player would not be able to play certain media formats, or perhaps not be able to play anything at all! | |||
{{Tip| You won't need to worry about dependencies yourself, as they will be automatically identified and downloaded for you when necessary.}} | |||