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This guide provides a brief overview of the key points it is necessary to know in order to get the most out of using the Manjaro operating system.  
This guide provides a brief overview of the key points it is necessary to know in order to get the most out of using the Manjaro operating system.  


= Updating the System =
 
= XFCE: Software Updates and Management =


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Developed exclusively by the Manjaro Team, the '''Pamac Updater''' will automatically check and notify you of any available system updates when launched. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu.
The '''Pamac Updater''' will automatically check and notify you of any available system updates.


To install updates when listed, simply click the '''Apply''' button.
To install updates when listed, simply click the '''Apply''' button.
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===Updating throgh the command line===
In a terminal, type-
sudo pacman -Syu
to upgrade your system.
Read more about it here-
[http://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php/Pacman Pacman]
= Software Management =


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Once package boxes have been marked and/or cleared, you may undertake more searches before clicking the Apply button to conform your choice(s). It really is that simple!
Once package boxes have been marked and/or cleared, you may undertake more searches before clicking the Apply button to conform your choice(s). It really is that simple!
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= Openbox: Software Updates and Management =
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Openbox uses an application called '''Octopi''' for software updates and management. Notifcations will automatically appear on the desktop when new updates become available.
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Particularly when installing new software applications, on occasion several other software packages will also be automatically installed as well.  These are known as dependencies, as they are necessary for whatever is being installed to work properly. In other words, the software package being downloaded is dependent upon them.  
Particularly when installing new software applications, on occasion several other software packages will also be automatically installed as well.  These are known as dependencies, as they are necessary for whatever is being installed to work properly. In other words, the software package being downloaded is dependent upon them.