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In fact, the differences between Manjaro and Arch are far greater than the differences between the popular Ubuntu distribution and its many derivatives, including Mint and Zorin. To help provide a clearer understanding of Manjaro, a few of its main features have been outlined. | In fact, the differences between Manjaro and Arch are far greater than the differences between the popular Ubuntu distribution and its many derivatives, including Mint and Zorin. To help provide a clearer understanding of Manjaro, a few of its main features have been outlined. | ||
= Overview = | |||
* '''Manjaro''' is developed independently from Arch, and by a completely different team. | |||
* '''Manjaro''' is designed to be accessible to newcomers, while Arch is aimed at experienced users. | |||
* '''Manjaro''' draws software from its own independent repositories. These repositories also contain software packages not provided by Arch. | |||
* '''Manjaro''' provides its own distribution-specific tools such as the Manjaro Hardware Detection (MHWD) utility, and the Manjaro Settings Manager (MSM). | |||
* '''Manjaro''' has numerous subtle differences in how it works when compared to Arch. | |||
A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below. | |||
=Dedicated Repositories= | =Dedicated Repositories= | ||
To ensure continued stability and reliability, Manjaro utilises its own dedicated software repositories. With the exception of the community-maintained Arch User Repository (AUR), Manjaro systems do not – and cannot – access the official Arch repositories. More specifically, software packages initially provided by the official Arch repositories will first be thoroughly tested (and if necessary, patched), prior to being released to Manjaro's own Stable Repositories for public use. | To ensure continued stability and reliability, Manjaro utilises its own dedicated software repositories. With the exception of the community-maintained Arch User Repository (AUR), Manjaro systems do not – and cannot – access the official Arch repositories. More specifically, popular software packages initially provided by the official Arch repositories will first be thoroughly tested (and if necessary, patched), prior to being released to Manjaro's own Stable Repositories for public use. | ||
Manjaro actually uses three types of repository: | Manjaro actually uses three types of repository: | ||
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A consequence of accommodating this testing process is that Manjaro will never be quite as bleeding-edge as Arch; software may be released to the stable repositories days, weeks, or potentially even months later. However, users who wish to access the very latest releases can still do so by enabling access to the | A consequence of accommodating this testing process is that Manjaro will never be quite as bleeding-edge as Arch; software may be released to the stable repositories days, weeks, or potentially even months later. However, users who wish to access the very latest releases can still do so by enabling access to the Unstable Repository or the Testing Repository… at their own risk! | ||
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'''Manjaro Settings Manager (MSM)''' | '''Manjaro Settings Manager (MSM)''' | ||
This user-friendly application allows you to quickly and easily manage user accounts, install new language packs, and even switch your system's default language and keyboard layout on-the-fly. It also automatically notify you of any updates available for installed language packs, too. | This user-friendly application allows you to quickly and easily manage user accounts, install new language packs, and even switch your system's default language and keyboard layout on-the-fly. It will also automatically notify you of any updates available for installed language packs, too. | ||
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Manjaro is definitely a beast, but a very different kind of beast than Arch. '''Fast, powerful, and always up to date''', Manjaro provides all the benefits of an Arch operating system, but with an especial emphasis on '''stability, user-friendliness and accessibility''' for newcomers and experienced users alike. | Manjaro is definitely a beast, but a very different kind of beast than Arch. '''Fast, powerful, and always up to date''', Manjaro provides all the benefits of an Arch operating system, but with an especial emphasis on '''stability, user-friendliness and accessibility''' for newcomers and experienced users alike. | ||
Any enquires about the Manjaro operating system should therefore be directed towards the '''[[Manjaro Forums]]''' and '''[[Manjaro IRC| Manjaro Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels]]''' alone, in order to receive the best help and support possible. All are welcome! | |||