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'''Manjaro''' is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux Arch operating system]. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowed for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight 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 beyond the reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. | '''Manjaro''' is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux Arch operating system]. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowed for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight 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 beyond the reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. | ||
Developed in Austria, France, and Germany, Manjaro is provides all the benefits of the Arch operating system combined with a focus on ''user-friendliness'' and ''accessibility''. Suitable for newcomers as well as experienced users, both the 32 and 64 bit versions of Manjaro provide a user-friendly installer, and are designed to work 'straight out of the box' with | Developed in Austria, France, and Germany, Manjaro is provides all the benefits of the Arch operating system combined with a focus on ''user-friendliness'' and ''accessibility''. Suitable for newcomers as well as experienced users, both the 32 and 64 bit versions of Manjaro provide a user-friendly installer, and are designed to work 'straight out of the box' with: | ||
* a pre-installed desktop environment | |||
* pre-installed codecs to play multimedia files, and | |||
* a suite of pre-installed popular applications such as Skype, Firefox, and Libre Office. | |||
For more experienced - and adventurous users - Manjaro also offers the configurability and versatility to be shaped and moulded in every respect to suit personal taste and preference. Furthermore, a minimalist '''NET-Edition''' is also available in both 32 and 64 bit versions. Stripped of any pre-installed software, this provides a base installation on which to build your own system; starting from a command line, be completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on! | |||
= Features = | = Features = | ||
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* Speed, power, and efficiency | * Speed, power, and efficiency | ||
* Access to the very latest cutting and bleeding edge software | * Access to the very latest cutting and bleeding edge software | ||
* A 'rolling release' development model | * A 'rolling release' development model that provides the most up-to-date system possible without the need to install new versions, and | ||
* Access to the [[Arch_User_Repositories|Arch User Repository (AUR)]] | * Access to the [[Arch_User_Repositories|Arch User Repository (AUR)]] | ||
Manjaro | However, Manjaro boasts a few extra features of its own, including: | ||
* A simplifed, '''user-friendly''' installation process | |||
* '''Automatic detection''' of your computer's hardware (e.g. graphics cards) | |||
* '''Automatic installation''' of the necessary software (e.g. graphics drivers) for your system | |||
* Its own '''dedicated software repositories''' to ensure delivery of fully tested and stable software packages, and | |||
* Support for the easy installation and use of '''multiple [[Manjaro_Kernels|kernels]]''' | |||
= Reviews = | |||
= Further Information = | |||
= The Manjaro Development Team = | = The Manjaro Development Team = | ||