Difference between revisions of "Using Manjaro for Beginners"

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{{Tip| Pamac can install Packages from the AUR as well}}


The '''Pamac Manager''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (applications) from your system. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu.  
The '''Pamac Manager''' is a very simple yet powerful tool to add and remove software packages (applications) from your system. This can be found in the '''System''' menu category, or in Openbox, via Synapse or the desktop menu.  
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{{Tip| Octopi can install Packages from the AUR (via yaourt) as well}}


* '''To install available updates''' click the menu icon at the bottom of the application window (in this illustration, next to the red star), and then select '''Install'''.
* '''To install available updates''' click the menu icon at the bottom of the application window (in this illustration, next to the red star), and then select '''Install'''.
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{{Tip| You won't need to worry about dependencies yourself, as they will be automatically identified and downloaded for you when necessary.}}
{{Tip| You won't need to worry about dependencies yourself, as they will be automatically identified and downloaded for you when necessary.}}
= Manjaro Settings Manager =
[[File:Msm.jpg|thumb|left|375px]]
The [[Manjaro Settings Manager]] offers you GUI settings, which are either enabled by Manjaro (i.e. installation of multiple kernels and easy installation of non-proprietary and proprietary graphics drivers) or are missing from at least some of the popular [[Desktop Environments|Desktop Environments and Window Managers]].
Manjaro Settings Manager is under development and might offer even more settings in the future than illustrated on the left.
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= The Arch User Repository (AUR) =
= The Arch User Repository (AUR) =


[[File:yaourtsearch.png|thumb|left|375px]]
[[File:yaourtsearch.png|thumb|left|375px]]
{{note|It will be necessary to use the terminal in order to access the AUR.}}




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[[file:kernel_select.png|thumb|left|375px]]
[[file:kernel_select.png|thumb|left|375px]]
{{note|It will be necessary to use the terminal in order to add or remove kernels.}}