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This guide provides a brief overview of some key knowledge points necessary to get the most out of using the Manjaro operating system. | This guide provides a brief overview of some key knowledge points necessary to get the most out of using the Manjaro operating system. | ||
= | = Software Updates and Management using PAMAC (GTK) = | ||
Pamac is graphical software manager for desktops using the GTK toolkit. This includes XFCE, Cinnamon, Gnome, Mate, and more. | |||
[[File:Screenshot_pamac-pkgs.png|thumb|left|375px]] | |||
The '''Pamac Manager''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (applications) from your system. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu. | The '''Pamac Manager''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (applications) from your system. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
{{Tip| Pamac can install Packages from the AUR as well}} | |||
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[[File: | [[File:Screenshot_pamac_update.png|thumb|left|375px]] | ||
A checkbox next to the package name will indicate whether it is installed or not. | A checkbox next to the package name will indicate whether it is installed or not. | ||
* '''To install a package''', | * '''To install a package''', click the adjacent checkbox to mark it for installation. | ||
* '''To remove an installed package''', | * '''To remove an installed package''', click the adjacent checkbox to mark it for removal. | ||
Once package boxes have been marked and/or cleared, you may undertake more searches before clicking the Apply (check mark) 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 (check mark) button to conform your choice(s). It really is that simple! | ||
* '''To update packages''', click the Updates tab, look over your selections, then click Apply | |||
The '''Pamac Updater''' will automatically check and notify you of any available system updates. | |||
To install updates when listed, simply click the '''Apply''' button. | |||
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= Software Updates and Management using OCTOPI (QT) = | |||
[[File:octopi-note-088.png|thumb|left|375px]] | [[File:octopi-note-088.png|thumb|left|375px]] | ||