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Manjaro
Linux distribution based on Arch Linux with rolling releases / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manjaro (/mænˈdʒɑːroʊ/ man-JAAR-oh) is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system that has a focus on user-friendliness and accessibility. It uses a rolling release update model and Pacman as its package manager.[6] It is developed mainly in Austria, France and Germany.[6]
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Developer | Manjaro GmbH & Co. KG |
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OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
Working state | Current (bleeding edge, rolling release) |
Source model | Open-source |
Initial release | 10 July 2011; 12 years ago (2011-07-10)[1][2] |
Latest release | 24.0[3] ![]() |
Latest preview | 22.4 Beta 1 / 23 June 2022; 2 years ago (2022-06-23) |
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Package manager | pacman, libalpm (back-end)[4] |
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Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
Userland | GNU |
Default user interface | Xfce, KDE Plasma 5, GNOME, Plasma Mobile, Phosh[5] |
License | Free software licenses (mainly GNU GPL) |
Official website | manjaro |
Reviewers regard Manjaro Linux as a Linux distribution that is easy to set up and use, suitable for both beginners and experienced users.[7][8] It is recommended as an easy and friendly way to install and maintain a cutting-edge Arch-derived distribution.[9][10] Some reviewers find appeal in the large range of contributed software available in the AUR, which has a reputation for being kept up to date from upstream resources.[9] Others highlight the wide selection of official and community editions with different desktop environments.[11]