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= Manjaro 0.8.2 =
= Manjaro 0.8.2 =
{{tip| It is recommended that unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise, most users - beginner and experienced alike - should select the 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, including support for the:
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, including support for the:
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* Redundant Array of Independent Disks ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID RAID]''') storage system
* Redundant Array of Independent Disks ('''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID RAID]''') storage system


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


===Stable Installer===


{{note|The Beginners' Installation Guide has been simplified from the guide provided for Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1.}}
'''1. [[Installation Guide For Beginners 0.8.2|Installation Guide for Beginners]]'''


'''1. [[Installation Guide For Beginners 0.8.2|Installation Guide for Beginners]]''': A simple guide where no technical knowledge or expertise is required. Please note however, that while there is no need to manually partition your hard disk or edit any configuration files, '''using this guide will result in completely erasing your hard disk during the installation process'''. Manjaro will be installed alone, so backup your personal files first!
A simple guide where no technical knowledge or expertise is required. Please note however, that while there is no need to manually partition your hard disk or edit any configuration files, '''using this guide will result in completely erasing your hard disk during the installation process'''. Manjaro will be installed alone, so backup your personal files first!


'''2. [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.2|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]''': This guide involves manually partitioning your hard disk in addition to manually editing the necessary configuration files. As such, if desired, using this guide will allow Manjaro to be installed alongside an existing operating ststem, provide additional language support, and may result in improved performance.


'''2. [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.2|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]'''


===Testing Installer===
This guide involves manually partitioning your hard disk in addition to manually editing the necessary configuration files. As such, if desired, using this guide will allow Manjaro to be installed alongside an existing operating ststem, provide additional language support, and may result in improved performance.


'''1. [[Testing Installer Installation Guide 0.8.2|Testing Installer Installation Guide]]''': (TBA)
 
'''3. [[Testing Installer Installation Guide 0.8.2|Testing Installer Installation Guide]]''' (TBA)




= Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1 =
= Manjaro 0.8.0 and 0.8.1 =


'''1. [[Installation Guide For Beginners 0.8.1-2|Installation Guide for Beginners]]'''This guide covers the ''automatic preparation'' of your computer's hard disk, which will be undertaken by the installer for you. Although optional, detailed explanations have also been provided to manually edit configuration files if desired, in order to improve performance. Please note that '''using this guide will result in completely erasing your hard disk during the installation process'''. Manjaro will be installed alone, so backup your personal files first!
'''1. [[Installation Guide For Beginners 0.8.1-2|Installation Guide for Beginners]]'''
 
This guide covers the ''automatic preparation'' of your computer's hard disk, which will be undertaken by the installer for you. Although optional, detailed explanations have also been provided to manually edit configuration files if desired, in order to improve performance. Please note that '''using this guide will result in completely erasing your hard disk during the installation process'''. Manjaro will be installed alone, so backup your personal files first!
 
 
'''2. [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.1-2|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]'''


'''2. [[Installation Guide for Experienced Users 0.8.1-2|Installation Guide for Experienced Users]]''': This guide covers the ''manual preparation'' of your computer's hard disk, where partitioning must be undertaken by hand. Manually partitioning the hard drive provides the ability to retain and therefore dual-boot with any other operating system already installed. As some technical knowledge and experience is assumed, the guide is also provides more brief explanations.
This guide covers the ''manual preparation'' of your computer's hard disk, where partitioning must be undertaken by hand. Manually partitioning the hard drive provides the ability to retain and therefore dual-boot with any other operating system already installed. As some technical knowledge and experience is assumed, the guide is also provides more brief explanations.




=See Also=
=See Also=


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