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= Overview =
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Although Manjaro is Arch-based and Arch compatible, '''it is not Arch'''. As such, far from being just an easy-to-install or pre-configured version of Arch, Manjaro is actually a very different kind of beast.
Although Manjaro is Arch-based and Arch compatible, '''it is not Arch'''. As such, far from being just an easy-to-install or pre-configured version of Arch, Manjaro is actually a very different kind of beast.
   
   
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.
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= Overview =
 
* '''Manjaro''' is developed independently from Arch, and by a completely different team.
* '''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''' is designed to be accessible to newcomers, while Arch is aimed at experienced users.
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A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below.
A more detailed outline of these differences has been provided below.


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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 Unstable Repository or the Testing Repository… at their own risk!
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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There are more detailed explanations available for [[Pamac]].
There are more detailed explanations available for [[Pamac]].
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=So, in Conclusion...=
=So, in Conclusion...=
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Any enquires about the Manjaro operating system should therefore be directed towards the '''[[Manjaro Forums]]''' or '''[[Manjaro IRC| Manjaro Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels]]''' in order to receive the best help and support possible. '''All are welcome!'''
Any enquires about the Manjaro operating system should therefore be directed towards the '''[[Manjaro Forums]]''' or '''[[Manjaro IRC| Manjaro Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels]]''' in order to receive the best help and support possible. '''All are welcome!'''


=See Also=
=See Also=
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