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Difference between pages "Manjaro FAQ" and "Installation Guides"

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= General Linux =
= Overview =


===What is Linux?===
{{Tip|For the best results, please ensure that Manjaro is connected to the internet prior to starting the installation process.}}
Linux is an '''[http://opensource.org/osd.html open-source]''' operating system, meaning that it is completely free to use and free to distribute. Originally developed in 1991 by Finnish Programmer '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds Linus Torvalds]''', Linux is an exceptionally robust and reliable system most commonly used for internet servers, mobile phones, and tablets (e.g. Android). However, the use of Linux as an alternative operating system for personal computers has also been growing over the years, with several million users having already discovered the benefits of it.


===What are the benefits of using Linux?===
Installation guides for every release of Manjaro have been provided bellow for both beginners and experienced users. These guides may also be used to install Manjaro as a main operating system, or within a virtual machine environment using '''[https://www.virtualbox.org/ Oracle's Virtualbox]'''. Rebooting your computer (or starting your virtual machine) after connecting your installation media should be sufficient to start the process.  If you find that your computer continues to boot into your existing operating system despite this, then check that:
There are quite a few. Linux is free, highly efficient, and very fast; The 64 bit version of Manjaro with the XFCE desktop boots up in only a few seconds, and uses only 200MB of memory to run. Linux systems are also very secure, and are not affected by the huge amount of Windows viruses, trojans, worms, or malware out there. Anti-virus software is not required. And as for the tens of thousands of software applications available - including fully compatible equivalents of popular Windows software such as MS Office - these are also completely free. It is also possible to easily run many popular Windows applications on Linux using compatibility software such as ''Wine/PlayonLinux''. The examples given here are ''far'' from comprehensive!


===Why is Linux free? What's the catch?===
* The ISO Download and/or installation media has not been corrupted, and that
There isn't one. Linux operates on a completely different philosophy than those of for-profit corporations such as Microsoft and Apple. Linux systems and software applications are funded through sponsorship, donations, and of course, the hard work of many, many enthusiasts. Linux has a dedicated and highly enthusiastic fan-base for a very good reason.
* Your disc drive or USB flash-drive - depending on which you are using to install - is listed higher up in the boot order than your hard drive (i.e. that they will be booted from first).  


===Why are there so many different Linux distributions?===
Checking and amending your boot order if necessary will require either going into your computer's ''BIOS settings'' (if installing Manjaro as your main operating system), or Virtualbox's ''System Settings'' (if installing in a virtual machine).
Different Linux distributions (i.e. operating systems) have been developed for different types of users, for different purposes, and for different hardware capacities. For example, distributions such as ''Mint'' or ''Zorin'' are specifically designed to apply to newcomers or those without technical expertise. At the other end of the scale, distributions such as ''Arch'' are designed for computer enthusiasts. Manjaro is designed to bridge that gap. Different '''flavours''' of a distribution means it comes with different desktop environments - you're rarely if ever stuck with whatever desktop comes pre-installed.


===What is the difference between cutting edge and bleeding edge technology?===
Generally speaking, ''cutting edge'' refers to the latest technology that has finished development and has been fully tested. ''Bleeding edge'' technology is that which has not finished development and/or is still undergoing testing. The use of bleeding edge technology therefore carries the risk of being unreliable or unstable.


= Quick Guides =


= Manjaro Specific =
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* [[Installation to SSD (quick guide)]] '''<font color="green">(NEW!)</font color>'''
: ''An example of how to install Manjaro to SSD for experienced users''.


=== Is Manjaro just an easy-to-install version of Arch? ===
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No. Manjaro is not like other Arch-based distributions such as ''Archbang'' or ''Bridge Linux'', which are. While there are numerous subtle differences between Manjaro and Arch, the most obvious examples  - including the use of our own dedicated software repositories - are covered in the '''[[About_Manjaro|About Manjaro]]''' page.


===Can Manjaro use the Arch Software Repositories?===
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No. Manjaro is configured to use its own dedicated software repositories, although you can still access the community-maintained Arch User Repository (AUR) for additional software, if you wish. In addition, if you want to access the very latest ''bleeding-edge'' software, Manjaro's own testing and unstable repositories are also available.
* [[cfdisk Basic Partitioning Scenarios]]
: ''How to create two or three partition schemes to install Manjaro''.


===Can Manjaro be converted into a full Arch system?===
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Yes, although only Manjaro versions 0.8.0 and 0.8.1. This course of action is not recommended, and the Manjaro team cannot offer support for a converted system. Still, a conversion script to test out in VirtualBox is available on our forum '''[http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=245 here]'''
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===What is the Manjaro Forum like?===
Very friendly! Both newcomers and experienced users are more than welcome to participate, ask questions, and just talk to other members of the Manjaro community, as well as the developers themselves. You don't even have to register to post on the forum. Even though Manjaro is a new distribution, there are already many dedicated Manjaro Community members who will be more than happy to answer your questions and help you out.


===How is 'Manjaro' Pronounced?===
= Manjaro 0.8.3 Installation Guides =
It's pronounced 'Manjaro'! As in ''Mount Kilimanjaro'', which was the inspiration for the name. Man-ja-ro.
 
{{Tip|It is recommended for most users - beginners and experienced alike - to use the '''Stable Installer''' for the best results. The ''Testing Installer'' is aimed at more experienced users, and provides additional features such as support for the ''Unified Extensible Firmware Interface'' ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface EFI]'''), ''B-tree file system'' ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Btrfs btrfs]'''), and ''Redundant Array of Independent Disks'' ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID RAID]''') storage system.}}
 
 
Manjaro 0.8.3 encompasses a number of significant changes from the previous release. All software packages have been optimised, the use of resources have been streamlined, and performance has consequently been boosted. As such, this release provides a faster, leaner, and more efficient system that requires even less memory to run.
 
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* [[Installation Guide for Beginners 0.8.3|Installation Guide for Beginners]]
: ''A simple guide where no technical knowledge or expertise is required''.
 
 
* [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.3|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]
: ''Manually partition your hard disk and edit the necessary configuration files''.
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* [[Installation Guide for the NET Edition 0.8.3|Installation Guide for the NET Edition]]
: ''Build your own Manjaro system from the ground up!''
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= Manjaro 0.8.2 Installation Guides =
 
{{Tip|It is recommended that unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise, most users - beginners and experienced alike - should use the standard Stable Installer for the best results.}}
 
In addition to the standard '''Stable Installer''', Manjaro 0.8.2 also provides the experimental '''Testing Installer''', which is <u>specifically aimed at more experienced users</u>. The Testing Installer provides several new - and advanced - features not otherwise found in the Stable Installer. This includes supporting the ''Unified Extensible Firmware Interface'' ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface EFI]'''), ''B-tree file system'' ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Btrfs btrfs]'''), and ''Redundant Array of Independent Disks'' ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID RAID]''') storage system.
 
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* [[Installation Guide for Beginners 0.8.2|Installation Guide for Beginners]]
: ''A simple guide where no technical knowledge or expertise is required''.
 
 
* [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.2|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]
: ''Manually partition your hard disk and edit the necessary configuration files''.
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* [[Installation Guide for the NET Edition 0.8.2|Installation Guide for the NET Edition]]
: ''Build your own Manjaro system from the ground up!''
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= Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1 Installation Guides=
 
Both guides provided are virtually identical. The only real difference between them is that the ''Guide for Beginners'' utilises the '''assisted preparation''' method to automatically prepare and partition your computer's hard disk for you. The ''Guide for Experienced Users''  requires that the '''hard disk be prepared and partitioned manually'''. The ''Guide for Beginners'' also provides additional detail and explanations on how to edit various configuration files, while the ''Guide for Experienced Users'' assumes existing knowledge and expertise.
 
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* [[Installation Guide for Beginners 0.8.0-1|Installation Guide for Beginners]]
: ''Automatically partition your computer's hard disk''.
 
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* [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.0-1|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]
: ''Requires manual preparation and partitioning of your computer's hard disk''.
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=See Also=
=See Also=


* '''[[About Manjaro]]'''
* '''[[Download Manjaro]]'''
* '''[[Check a Downloaded ISO Image For Errors]]'''
* '''[[Burn an ISO File]]'''




[[Category:Getting Started]]
[[Category:Contents Page]]
[[Category:Contents Page]]

Revision as of 16:14, 16 December 2012

Overview

Tip
For the best results, please ensure that Manjaro is connected to the internet prior to starting the installation process.

Installation guides for every release of Manjaro have been provided bellow for both beginners and experienced users. These guides may also be used to install Manjaro as a main operating system, or within a virtual machine environment using Oracle's Virtualbox. Rebooting your computer (or starting your virtual machine) after connecting your installation media should be sufficient to start the process. If you find that your computer continues to boot into your existing operating system despite this, then check that:

  • The ISO Download and/or installation media has not been corrupted, and that
  • Your disc drive or USB flash-drive - depending on which you are using to install - is listed higher up in the boot order than your hard drive (i.e. that they will be booted from first).

Checking and amending your boot order if necessary will require either going into your computer's BIOS settings (if installing Manjaro as your main operating system), or Virtualbox's System Settings (if installing in a virtual machine).


Quick Guides

An example of how to install Manjaro to SSD for experienced users.
How to create two or three partition schemes to install Manjaro.


Manjaro 0.8.3 Installation Guides

Tip
It is recommended for most users - beginners and experienced alike - to use the Stable Installer for the best results. The Testing Installer is aimed at more experienced users, and provides additional features such as support for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), B-tree file system (btrfs), and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage system.


Manjaro 0.8.3 encompasses a number of significant changes from the previous release. All software packages have been optimised, the use of resources have been streamlined, and performance has consequently been boosted. As such, this release provides a faster, leaner, and more efficient system that requires even less memory to run.


A simple guide where no technical knowledge or expertise is required.


Manually partition your hard disk and edit the necessary configuration files.


Build your own Manjaro system from the ground up!


Manjaro 0.8.2 Installation Guides

Tip
It is recommended that unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise, most users - beginners and experienced alike - should use the standard Stable Installer for the best results.

In addition to the standard Stable Installer, Manjaro 0.8.2 also provides the experimental Testing Installer, which is specifically aimed at more experienced users. The Testing Installer provides several new - and advanced - features not otherwise found in the Stable Installer. This includes supporting the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), B-tree file system (btrfs), and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage system.


A simple guide where no technical knowledge or expertise is required.


Manually partition your hard disk and edit the necessary configuration files.


Build your own Manjaro system from the ground up!


Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1 Installation Guides

Both guides provided are virtually identical. The only real difference between them is that the Guide for Beginners utilises the assisted preparation method to automatically prepare and partition your computer's hard disk for you. The Guide for Experienced Users requires that the hard disk be prepared and partitioned manually. The Guide for Beginners also provides additional detail and explanations on how to edit various configuration files, while the Guide for Experienced Users assumes existing knowledge and expertise.


Automatically partition your computer's hard disk.


Requires manual preparation and partitioning of your computer's hard disk.


See Also

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