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Although Manjaro is Arch-based and Arch compatible, '''it is not Arch'''. As such, far from being just an easy-to-install or pre-configured version of Arch, Manjaro is actually a very different kind of beast. | Although Manjaro is Arch-based and Arch compatible, '''it is not Arch'''. As such, far from being just an easy-to-install or pre-configured version of Arch, Manjaro is actually a very different kind of beast. | ||
In fact, the differences between Manjaro and Arch are far greater than the differences between the popular Ubuntu distribution and its many derivatives, including Mint and Zorin. To help provide a clearer understanding of Manjaro, a few of its main features have been outlined. | In fact, the differences between Manjaro and Arch are far greater than the differences between the popular Ubuntu distribution and its many derivatives, including Mint and Zorin. To help provide a clearer understanding of Manjaro, a few of its main features have been outlined. | ||
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* '''Manjaro''' is developed independently from Arch, and by a completely different team. | * '''Manjaro''' is developed independently from Arch, and by a completely different team. | ||
* '''Manjaro''' is designed to be accessible to newcomers, while Arch is aimed at experienced users. | * '''Manjaro''' is designed to be accessible to newcomers, while Arch is aimed at experienced users. | ||
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A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below. | A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below. | ||
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A consequence of accommodating this testing process is that Manjaro will never be quite as bleeding-edge as Arch. Software may be released to the stable repositories days, weeks, or potentially even months later; however, users who wish to access the very latest releases can still do so by enabling access to the Unstable Repository or the Testing Repository… at their own risk! | A consequence of accommodating this testing process is that Manjaro will never be quite as bleeding-edge as Arch. Software may be released to the stable repositories days, weeks, or potentially even months later; however, users who wish to access the very latest releases can still do so by enabling access to the Unstable Repository or the Testing Repository… at their own risk! | ||
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There are more detailed explanations available for [[Pamac]]. | There are more detailed explanations available for [[Pamac]]. | ||
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=So, in Conclusion...= | =So, in Conclusion...= | ||
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Any enquires about the Manjaro operating system should therefore be directed towards the '''[[Manjaro Forums]]''' or '''[[Manjaro IRC| Manjaro Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels]]''' in order to receive the best help and support possible. '''All are welcome!''' | Any enquires about the Manjaro operating system should therefore be directed towards the '''[[Manjaro Forums]]''' or '''[[Manjaro IRC| Manjaro Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels]]''' in order to receive the best help and support possible. '''All are welcome!''' | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||