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 = Overview =
-Pacman is a <u>'''pac'''</u>kage <u>'''man'''</u>ager used in Manjaro Linux, mainly developed by the Arch Linux developers. It is used to install, upgrade, configure and remove software (i.e. to manage software packages). Pacman is used through typing commands terminal; all the commands listed below to undertake various tasks assume that you have your terminal open.
+Pacman is Manjaro's default <u>'''pac'''</u>kage <u>'''man'''</u>ager used to install, upgrade, configure and remove software (i.e. to manage software packages).   Key points to know:
+* Pacman is already installed in Manjaro Linux by default.
+* Pacman is mainly developed/maintained by Arch Linux developers.
+* Pacman uses terminal commands.
+* A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface GUI] alternative to pacman is [[Octopi]].
+* Pacman can only use the official Manjaro [[Repositories_and_Servers|repository]].    See [[AUR]] for use and info (and warnings) on the [[AUR|Arch User Repository]].
 = Synchronizing and updating your system =