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{{Quote|Manjaro Linux targets beginners and advanced users at the same time. We provide user interface tools and scripts to make life easier. Manjaro supports NVIDIA's Optimus technology out of the box...|Philip Müller - Manjaro Developer}}|__TOC__|9|1}} | |||
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{{Quote|Manjaro Linux targets beginners and advanced users at the same time. We provide user interface tools and scripts to make life easier. Manjaro supports NVIDIA's Optimus technology out of the box...|Philip Müller - Manjaro Developer}} | {{SectionTemplate|Overview| | ||
'''Manjaro''' is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux Arch operating system]. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned 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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux Arch operating system]. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned 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. | ||
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'''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. Manjaro Architect is both a CLI installer, available side by side with the graphics installer '''and''' a CLI based ISO giving the option to install any Manjaro flavours and offers unflavoured DE installation, filesystem choices and bootloader choice for those who wants complete freedom to shape theri system; starting from a command line, you are completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on! | '''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. Manjaro Architect is both a CLI installer, available side by side with the graphics installer '''and''' a CLI based ISO giving the option to install any Manjaro flavours and offers unflavoured DE installation, filesystem choices and bootloader choice for those who wants complete freedom to shape theri system; starting from a command line, you are completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on!|Manjaro.png}} | ||
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Manjaro shares many of the same features as Arch, including: | Manjaro shares many of the same features as Arch, including: | ||
* 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 '''[ | * A '''[[The_Rolling_Release_Development_Model| '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_Repository|Arch User Repository (AUR)]].''' | * Access to the '''[[Arch_User_Repository|Arch User Repository (AUR)]].''' | ||
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* '''Automatic installation''' of the necessary software (e.g. graphics drivers) for your system | * '''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 | * Its own '''dedicated software repositories''' to ensure delivery of fully tested and stable software packages, and | ||
* Support for the easy installation and use of '''[[Manjaro_Kernels| multiple kernels]].''' | * Support for the easy installation and use of '''[[Manjaro_Kernels| multiple kernels]].''' | ||
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The latest stable and community releases are available from [https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/ manjaro.org] | The latest stable and community releases are available from [https://manjaro.org/get-manjaro/ manjaro.org] | ||
Official announcements can be viewed at [https://manjaro.org/news/ Manjaro News]. | Official announcements can be viewed at [https://manjaro.org/news/ Manjaro News]. | ||
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{{Important|Community Editions differ from official releases insofar as they are not subject to the same release schedules, and will only be developed when the time and resources are available.}} | {{Important|Community Editions differ from official releases insofar as they are not subject to the same release schedules, and will only be developed when the time and resources are available.}} | ||
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The latest test-builds of Manjaro are available from [https://osdn.net/projects/manjaro/storage OSDN] | The latest test-builds of Manjaro are available from [https://osdn.net/projects/manjaro/storage OSDN] | ||
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''Recommended'' rather than ''minimum'' system requirements have been provided in order to ensure that you get the most out of your Manjaro system. Although many distributions will list the bare minimum specifications necessary to run, it wouldn't be a particularly fun or useful experience to actually use them! As such, it is recommended to have at least: | ''Recommended'' rather than ''minimum'' system requirements have been provided in order to ensure that you get the most out of your Manjaro system. Although many distributions will list the bare minimum specifications necessary to run, it wouldn't be a particularly fun or useful experience to actually use them! As such, it is recommended to have at least: | ||
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* A high definition (HD) graphics card and monitor | * A high definition (HD) graphics card and monitor | ||
* A broadband internet connection | * A broadband internet connection | ||
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