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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. | ||
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= XFCE: Software Updates and Management = | |||
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The '''Pamac Updater''' will automatically check and notify you of any available system updates. | |||
To install updates when listed, simply click the '''Apply''' button. | To install updates when listed, simply click the '''Apply''' button. | ||
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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! | 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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= Openbox: Software Updates and Management = | |||
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Openbox uses an application called '''Octopi''' for software updates and management. Notifcations will automatically appear on the desktop when new updates become available. | |||
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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. | 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. | ||