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'''Manjaro Linux''' is a desktop-oriented, user-friendly distribution based on Arch Linux. Some of its more pronounced features include an intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, special Bash scripts for managing graphics drivers, and extra desktop configuration options. Manjaro Linux comes in three editions featuring the Xfce, GNOME 3 (with the Cinnamon Shell) and KDE desktops.
= Overview =
 
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowed for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight up-to-date distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting edge - and bleeding edge - software.
 
However, Arch is also aimed at more experienced or technically-minded users. As such, it is generally considered to be out of reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. For example, Arch adopts a 'do it yourself' approach, whereby it is necessary to build and configure your system from the ground up, starting just with a text-based command line.
 
Manjaro provides all the benfits of the Arch operating system coupled with a focus on user-friendliness and accessability. Intended to apply to a wide user-base - from newcomers to experienced Arch users - Manjaro is designed to work 'straight out of the box' with:
 
* A pre-installed desktop environment (called XFCE)
* Pre-installed software applications (including Libre Office, Skype, Firefox, and the VLC Media player)
* Pre-installed codecs necessary play multimedia files (e.g. MP3s, flash videos, DVDs, etc.)
* A simplifed, user-friendly installation process including:
:*: Automatic detection of your computer hardware (e.g. graphics cards)
:*: Automatic installation of the necessary software (e.g. graphics drivers) to best use your computer hardware
 
 
However, Majaro is much more than just an easy-to-install version of Arch (there are the Archbang and Bridge distributions for that), as covered in the features section, below
 
= Features =
 
Manjaro shares many of the same features as Arch, including:
 
* Speed, power, and efficiency
* Access to the very latest cutting and bleeding edge software
* A 'rolling release' development model providing the most up-to-date system possible without the need to install later versions
* The versatility to be shaped and moulded to your own unique tastes and preferences, ranging from desktop environments to system processes
 
 
Manjaro also boasts a few special extra features of its own. In addition to those already pointed out in the overview, these include:
 
* Support for the easy installation and use of multiple kernels
* Its own dedicated software repositories to ensure stability
 
 
= The Manjaro Development Team =
 
== Core Team ==
 
'''Roland Singer'''
Alias: Singro
Email: roland[at]manjaro[dot]org
Location: Austria
YOB: 1993
Languages: German, English, French
Role: Project Leader, Designer, Developer, Web Developer, Packager
Involvements: LiveCD, Manjaro-Installer, Manjaro-Settings, Mhwd, Mldm, Scripts and Packages, Repository,
'''Guillaume Benoit'''
Alias: Guinux
Email: guillaume[at]manjaro[dot]org
Location: France
YOB: 1985
Languages: French, English
Role: Server Manager, Packager, Moderation
Involvements: Scripting, Testing, i686 version, Repository, Translation, (French) Website
'''Philip Müller'''
Alias: Philm
Email: philm[at]manjaro[dot]org
Location: Germany
YOB: 1982
Languages: German, English
Role: Mirrors Manager, Packager, Developer, Web Developer
Involvements: LiveCD, Repository, Mhwd, Scripts and Packages
== Website and Artwork Team ==
 
'''Tillman Ebert'''
Alias: GarField
Email: till[at]manjaro[dot]org
Location: Germany
YOB: 1996
Languages: German, English
Role: Web Developer, Web Consultant, Designer
Involvements: Design, Testing, Website
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'''Wlad Meixner'''
Alias: Wlad
Email: wlad[at]manjaro[dot]org
Location: Germany
Languages: German, English, Russian
Role: Web Developer, Web Consultant
Involvements: Website, Testing
== Forum, Community and Support ==
 
'''Allesandro Calo'''
Email: allesandro[atmanjaro[dot]org
Location: Germany
YOB: 1980
Languages: German, English
Role: Community Manager
Involvements: Community, Forum, Website
'''Justine Smithies'''
ALIAS: justine
EMAIL: justine[AT]MANJARO[DOT]ORG
LOCATION: Scotland
YOB: 1972
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH
ROLE: DEVELOPER, WEB DEVELOPER, SPONSORSHIP
INVOLVEMENTS: Server, Support, wiki