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= Overview = | |||
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowed for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight up-to-date 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 out of reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it. For example, Arch adopts a 'do it yourself' approach, whereby it is necessary to build and configure your system from the ground up, starting just with a text-based command line. | |||
Manjaro provides all the benfits of the Arch operating system coupled with a focus on user-friendliness and accessability. Intended to apply to a wide user-base - from newcomers to experienced Arch users - Manjaro is designed to work 'straight out of the box' with: | |||
* A pre-installed desktop environment (called XFCE) | |||
* Pre-installed software applications (including Libre Office, Skype, Firefox, and the VLC Media player) | |||
* Pre-installed codecs necessary play multimedia files (e.g. MP3s, flash videos, DVDs, etc.) | |||
* A simplifed, user-friendly installation process including: | |||
:*: Automatic detection of your computer hardware (e.g. graphics cards) | |||
:*: Automatic installation of the necessary software (e.g. graphics drivers) to best use your computer hardware | |||
However, Majaro is much more than just an easy-to-install version of Arch (there are the Archbang and Bridge distributions for that), as covered in the features section, below | |||
= Features = | |||
Manjaro shares many of the same features as Arch, including: | |||
* Speed, power, and efficiency | |||
* Access to the very latest cutting and bleeding edge software | |||
* A 'rolling release' development model providing the most up-to-date system possible without the need to install later versions | |||
* The versatility to be shaped and moulded to your own unique tastes and preferences, ranging from desktop environments to system processes | |||
Manjaro also boasts a few special extra features of its own. In addition to those already pointed out in the overview, these include: | |||
* Support for the easy installation and use of multiple kernels | |||
* Its own dedicated software repositories to ensure stability | |||
= The Manjaro Development Team = | |||
== Core Team == | |||
'''Roland Singer''' | |||
Alias: Singro | |||
Email: roland[at]manjaro[dot]org | |||
Location: Austria | |||
YOB: 1993 | |||
Languages: German, English, French | |||
Role: Project Leader, Designer, Developer, Web Developer, Packager | |||
Involvements: LiveCD, Manjaro-Installer, Manjaro-Settings, Mhwd, Mldm, Scripts and Packages, Repository, | |||
'''Guillaume Benoit''' | |||
Alias: Guinux | |||
Email: guillaume[at]manjaro[dot]org | |||
Location: France | |||
YOB: 1985 | |||
Languages: French, English | |||
Role: Server Manager, Packager, Moderation | |||
Involvements: Scripting, Testing, i686 version, Repository, Translation, (French) Website | |||
'''Philip Müller''' | |||
Alias: Philm | |||
Email: philm[at]manjaro[dot]org | |||
Location: Germany | |||
YOB: 1982 | |||
Languages: German, English | |||
Role: Mirrors Manager, Packager, Developer, Web Developer | |||
Involvements: LiveCD, Repository, Mhwd, Scripts and Packages | |||
== Website and Artwork Team == | |||
'''Tillman Ebert''' | |||
Alias: GarField | |||
Email: till[at]manjaro[dot]org | |||
Location: Germany | |||
YOB: 1996 | |||
Languages: German, English | |||
Role: Web Developer, Web Consultant, Designer | |||
Involvements: Design, Testing, Website | |||
www.facebook.com/tebert29 | |||
'''Wlad Meixner''' | |||
Alias: Wlad | |||
Email: wlad[at]manjaro[dot]org | |||
Location: Germany | |||
Languages: German, English, Russian | |||
Role: Web Developer, Web Consultant | |||
Involvements: Website, Testing | |||
== Forum, Community and Support == | |||
'''Allesandro Calo''' | |||
Email: allesandro[atmanjaro[dot]org | |||
Location: Germany | |||
YOB: 1980 | |||
Languages: German, English | |||
Role: Community Manager | |||
Involvements: Community, Forum, Website | |||
'''Justine Smithies''' | |||
ALIAS: justine | |||
EMAIL: justine[AT]MANJARO[DOT]ORG | |||
LOCATION: Scotland | |||
YOB: 1972 | |||
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH | |||
ROLE: DEVELOPER, WEB DEVELOPER, SPONSORSHIP | |||
INVOLVEMENTS: Server, Support, wiki | |||