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= Overview =
= Overview =


'''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.
[[File:BigManjaroIcon.png]]'''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:  
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= Reviews =
= Reviews =


== Video Reviews ==
{{note| This is a brand new beta release still in development, so many reviews are now out of date. This section will continue to be updated.}}


* '''"Manjaro Linux! "ARCH... The way it SHOULD BE!"''' - by ''LinuxSpatry'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZRZ_FseSUo Youtube Video])
* '''"Manjaro Linux! "ARCH... The way it SHOULD BE!"''' - by ''LinuxSpatry'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZRZ_FseSUo Youtube Video])
* '''"Manjaro Linux 0.8.0 - The Noobie's Arch System"''' - by ''PuppyLinuxWorld'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmaVhaYzXiU Youtube Video])
* '''"Manjaro Linux 0.8.0 - The Noobie's Arch System"''' - by ''PuppyLinuxWorld'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmaVhaYzXiU Youtube Video])
* '''"Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 - The Full Video.."''' - by ''PuppyLinuxWorld'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gFnVChaOQc Youtube Video])
* '''"Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 - The Full Video.."''' - by ''PuppyLinuxWorld'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gFnVChaOQc Youtube Video])
* '''"Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 XFCE Review: Fast, complete and looks awesome!"''' - by ''arindam sen'' ([http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/manjaro-linux-081-xfce-review-fast.html MyLinuxExplore Blogspot])


''There are also numerous other non-English reviews available on Youtube, too!''
== Written Reviews ==
* '''"Manjaro Linux 0.8.1 XFCE Review: Fast, complete and looks awesome!"''' - by ''arindam sen'' ([http://mylinuxexplore.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/manjaro-linux-081-xfce-review-fast.html MyLinuxExplore Blogspot])


= Further Information =
= Further Information =