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Manjaro Linux
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Reader supplied reviews for Manjaro Linux
Average rating
8.1 from 411 review(s)
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-25
Votes: 99
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Using Manjaro for over 3 years.... I love it, and I like Pamac over Pacman.. I give it 10 because I find the distro to be quite stable and also like the default configurations and programs that come with it.
I run it on KDE plasma, and I easily configure it to what I need. I use this for my day to day work and I am software engineer. I also use it on my personal computer.
My recommendation is that you try to install big programs that have sub-dependency using Flathub and install small programs like md5sum using pamac.
If you cannot find something from pamac, you can use the search command or use the build flag which will build it from AUR.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 95
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Happily running Manjaro! No problem updating or breaking my system.
My pro tips:
Do NOT Add/Remove Software via Manjaro.
Instead, Use FLAHUB to install apps. It is standalone apps and there is no worry to break any system component or cause incompatibilities while upgrade or updating via flathub.
Everything just work from Flathub. Firefox, LibreOffice...etc.
I give Manjaro 10/10 because everything pretty much works flawlessly. OS is running the latest and greatest kernel..
Manjaro + Flathub = Best Linux distro :-)
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Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 12
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Been rocking Manjaro since 2015 cant remember the versio but have loved it from day one.... used to be a linux mint user but i akways wanted to be able to update to newest software without reinstalling system. Now if i can get last 2 pieces of to very unique windows programs to work will switch my desktop over to Manjaro at 100 percent but now laptop have for years now running Manjaro at 100 percent and not going back. Huge Kde fan so the Kde plasma version is my choice of desktop for me. For me only bad thing i can say is getting my HP.Laserjet to.properly scan and work would be a great help.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-05
Votes: 30
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After decades of using Windows, I found my way to Linux. As a beginner, it was not easy to find the right distribution to replace Windows 10. The Linux bible by Michael Kofler, trade journals and websites were my helpers. Many things lead you into the Debian/Ubuntu world. However, Ubuntu sometimes takes very strange detours. Debian for beginners is still a no go. Linux Mint was able to inspire me for a few years. I was never really happy with MX-Linux or XFCE. I only felt really liberated and updated with Linux Manjaro version 17, which was a big leap forward for me without losing the stability of the Debian world. For me, KDE narrowly won the race ahead of Gnome on the desktop. Defensively rolling is a great idea and if you slowly get to know your way around, you can set up a dual boot system with all devices (decades old or new) in just a few minutes and use other operating systems at the same time.
After years, there are still many more operating systems to try out. Fedora, opensuse or others that occupy the top spots temporarily or long-term, but none of them have been able to separate me from Manjaro in the productive area, not even Arch as the original or EndeavorOS as another fork. Now I'm very happy with version 24, which runs very smoothly and securely from the very old Acer8943G to the current XMG machine.
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-04
Votes: 1
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It's Arch, what more do I really need to say. My only reason for not giving a 10 is that I would like for an easier tool to install system wide gtk theme packs on the gnome edition.
I have a fully functioning desktop, I have installed my own themes and setup everything I could possibly need. I use a hp pavilion laptop and works with snappier performance in comparison to the former Windows 11 that ground to a halt.
Good rock solid system, regular updates and of course access to aur repo.
I think the gnome edition is the best for my work flow, kde is to flashy for my liking and gets in the way
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Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-05-28
Votes: 4
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I have praised this distro after quite a bit of use. But serious problem with the updates continues. Time and time again I have had to download the latest version and reinstall. It's going well until there's a big upgrade, then everything happens! The last major upgrade was a disaster for me. After restarting the machine after completing the upgrade via the package manager, the kde desktop's screen size became incredibly large and it was not possible to start any programs or system tools!
The system works well and then there are updates and something goes seriously wrong. Version 23 kde plasma worked great after installation, but it wouldn't turn off completely! When I looked for a solution via google, most of the answers were something that only very technical users could fix. No, this Manjaro seems to remain in the test pit! I would rather choose a more stable system that you can trust and that works all the time.
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Version: stable
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 0
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I tried to install Manjaro 24.0 KDE it along a Fedora.
Once again it is a disaster : took away the boot, and any attempt to fix it was to blick my system : had to reinstall Fedora
By contrast Debian install along fedora (or other) does not exhibit this poroblem : it also uses Calmares... but a lot better !
Else, yes, Manjaro KDE (desktop) is impressive, but I do prefer the simplicity of MATE desktop, not or hardly avalaible from 3rd parties.
Suggestion to the quite good Manjaro team : pay a bit more attention to the installer, espcially in "custom install" so instgalling Manjaro along any other distro is a breeze, with common /boot and /home partitions.
Else yes, the previous version of Manjaro MATE, was good : grade 8.5 from what I saw, if not the installer
AG
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Version: stable
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 0
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Manjaro is a rolling release distro, which means that, in theory, you should always have the latest updates. However, in the case of Manjaro, "in theory" really does apply. Manjaro often holds packages for a couple of weeks (sometimes even longer), while the Arch User Repository (AUR) releases new versions almost immediately. If you have both repositories active, then good luck! Rolling release in Manjaro means that sooner or later, you will encounter a situation where a newer package requires a component that has not yet been released because it's being held back. Over the last few years, Manjaro has also had issues with updating their keys—I've experienced this about four times.
Unless there's a problem with a laptop equipped with Nvidia graphics (especially with the KDE variant) that prevents the UI from booting up, Manjaro is fast and stable. Usually, though, something goes awry within a couple of years, perhaps leaving you unable to perform updates for two weeks. And although the Manjaro/Arch forums are quite reliable and extensive, resolving anything on Manjaro is a long haul. Often, it's faster just to reinstall the entire system. Basically, you must not forget to update your system as soon as an update or a new package is released. If you do not do that, you will end up in a sticky situation pretty quickly.
Manjaro is a good, swift, and stable distribution UNTIL something goes wrong. These days, I can no longer recommend Manjaro, even though I used it for four years. Want Arch? Install Arch. Can't install Arch but still want a rolling release? Go for EndeavourOS. Are you a beginner, or have you decided to permanently leave Windows 11 and dual boot behind and don't need a rolling release? Opt for Linux Mint or Mx Linux. However, if you need a machine for work and don't have the time or inclination to troubleshoot, then steer clear of Manjaro. It was once a very solid distribution, but today it seems to live off its past glory.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-23
Votes: 24
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Of all the distros out there, I was seduced by Manjaro after decades using Windows. Manjaro makes me have good feelings when I use it and I have never had any problems with it. I like using Gnome more because of the workflow but Manjaro's KDE made me change my mind. I'm very happy to be able to migrate to a solid, easy-on-the-eyes, stable and fast Linux distro. Congratulations to everyone at Manjaro for offering such a well-finished and easy-to-use product. Long live Manjaro and may its qualities be promoted more quickly and passionately as it deserves all the praise possible as it is not an option to any other system, for me it has become a standard to be followed.
De todas as distro que há eu fui seduzido pelo Manjaro depois de décadas usando Windows. Manjaro me faz ter bons sentimentos quando o uso e nunca tive nenhum tipo de problema com ele. Gosto mais de usar Gnome por causa do workflow mas o KDE do Manjaro me fez mudar de idéia. Estou muito feliz por poder migrar para uma distro Linux sólida e bonita aos olhos, estável e rápida. Parabén a todos do Manjaro por oferecer um produto tão bem acabado e de fácil utilização. Vida longa ao Manjaro e que suas qualidades sejam divulgadas com mais rapidez e paixão pois merece todo o elogio possível pois não é uma opção a qualquer outro sistema, para mim se tornou um padrão a ser seguido.
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-21
Votes: 8
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version: stable. As Manjaro is rolling, mine just rolled to 24.0.0.
I have been using Manjaro as a main distro of choice now for about 5 years, time flies, it feels like 2 years maybe. Manjaro is one of only two distros that I would recommend, ever, period.
I use the community edition with Cinnamon desktop, not their 3 main editions. I have tried over and over to run Xcfe, KDE or Gnome - nope. They don't work for me :) Once you have worked with a real desktop, the other fall short. I could write a book, but that is not the point in this review. In short, some of my concerns have become more focused and vindicated with KDE Plasma 6 and the new Gnome disaster which dumbs down app after app (File, File Roller and many more now).
Manjaro Pros:
Makes Arch installable for non-basement dwellers. [ PS: on an Arch forum, never let them know you are running a derivative and not pure, pure Arch - unless you like be be sworn at. Unfortunately I am serious. ]
Software is up to date, system is stable.
Cinnamon is a pleasure.
Staggeringly massive choice of software. { exception: see Cons }
Manjaro Cons:
All those updates chew data / bandwidth. Not for anyone on a limited, metered or unstable connection.
Beware in the AUR, there are many packages that are rubbish.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-20
Votes: 8
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Last realese 24 with KDE, good work on old pc with i3 2100 + 2gb ram and 120 gb ssd. System start fastest but littebit freezes because need more ram. I hope the ssd will not fail and you will be able to sit on this release for a year.
Mint not started on this pc configuration. Manjaro KDE good for custom and much userfriendly, have all soft when u need discord/teamsppeak and etc.
Pros:
*Stable
*Good optimization
*Work on potatoe pc
Cons:
*Tor doesn't work, trouble with mirror and not started.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-19
Votes: 10
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Out of all popular distros with Gnome desktop I have tried so far including Ubuntu, Fedora, EndevourOS, MxLinux, Debian, this is perhaps the best one.
To be fair, Fedora is close. However, Manjaro wins because:
Runs latest Linux kernel.
Gnome desktop detected all hardware works for my laptop unless EndevourOS or MxLinux failing to detect bluetooth.
The webpages loads up extremely fast.
The rolling release means no re-installation of OS in next release of Fedora or Ubuntu.
Keep up the good work! Manjaro
10/10
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-19
Votes: 2
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Manjaro gives all the goodies of Arch with a more user friendly installation and less maintenance overhead. Easy to manage Hybrid video Cards. I don´t mind using either of these two distros, however I would definitely have more time to focus on other areas of day to day life than maintaining the OS. When it comes to the pamac package manager is great, easy to use and even auto completes command arguments for you, that's pretty helpful to check the hep documentation for the package manager. Manjaro is my daily driver, I have been using KDE plasma and love it. The only thing I would love is native support for Hybrid cards in wayland, but I know this is a global concern not in scope for manjaro community.
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-16
Votes: 6
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Manjaro provides a solid distribution model for a certain subset of applications.
I do not recommend it for everybody and there is no perfect solution for too high expectations. However if you are in the need of software such as for example vmware horizon and the microsoft fonts Manjaro you will need to enable AUR support. And Manjaro still delivers a reliable and balanced user experience with that.
AUR on the other hand is mostly unreviewed open platform and behaves just like that. You can install whatever packages you like, but there is no guarantee this will work out as you may wish for.
Sure there is a few "nuts and bolts" affecting the visual appearance. Like with every Linux distribution once you get familiar with how to solve situations where the package database broke you may even enjoy Manjaro over long time.
For me it is one of the most stable distributions out there after >6 years.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-05-15
Votes: 6
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I started my Linux journey with Knoppix, then moved on to Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Xubuntu. After my *buntu escapades, I ended up using Manjaro Linux for four years.
Manjaro Linux is a solid distribution if you are not a complete beginner. It's a good choice for those who want an Arch-based distro but find installing Arch akin to an RPG quest.
Manjaro is a rolling release distro, which means that, in theory, you should always have the latest updates. However, in the case of Manjaro, "in theory" really does apply. Manjaro often holds packages for a couple of weeks (sometimes even longer), while the Arch User Repository (AUR) releases new versions almost immediately. If you have both repositories active, then good luck! Rolling release in Manjaro means that sooner or later, you will encounter a situation where a newer package requires a component that has not yet been released because it's being held back. Over the last few years, Manjaro has also had issues with updating their keys—I've experienced this about four times.
Unless there's a problem with a laptop equipped with Nvidia graphics (especially with the KDE variant) that prevents the UI from booting up, Manjaro is fast and stable. Usually, though, something goes awry within a couple of years, perhaps leaving you unable to perform updates for two weeks. And although the Manjaro/Arch forums are quite reliable and extensive, resolving anything on Manjaro is a long haul. Often, it's faster just to reinstall the entire system. Basically, you must not forget to update your system as soon as an update or a new package is released. If you do not do that, you will end up in a sticky situation pretty quickly.
Manjaro is a good, swift, and stable distribution UNTIL something goes wrong. These days, I can no longer recommend Manjaro, even though I used it for four years. Want Arch? Install Arch. Can't install Arch but still want a rolling release? Go for EndeavourOS. Are you a beginner, or have you decided to permanently leave Windows 11 and dual boot behind and don't need a rolling release? Opt for Linux Mint or Mx Linux. However, if you need a machine for work and don't have the time or inclination to troubleshoot, then steer clear of Manjaro. It was once a very solid distribution, but today it seems to live off its past glory.
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-05-14
Votes: 1
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I have praised this distro after quite a bit of use. But serious problem with the updates continues! Time and time again I have had to download the latest version and reinstall. It's going well until there's a big upgrade, then everything happens! The last major upgrade on 14-05-2024 was a disaster for me. After restarting the machine after completing the upgrade via the package manager, the kde desktop's screen size became incredibly large and it was not possible to start any programs or system tools!
As I said, this is not the first time things have gone seriously wrong after upgrades. But for me it will be the last with Manjaro, I have installed Deepin 20.9 again, it works as it should, even after upgrades!
Ambulatory distro! Yes, it is possible. But does it work in the long run? Answer no.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-13
Votes: 12
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Best update ever! Love using Manjaro XFCE as my OS. Its truly stable, better than ubuntu in my opinion. Must try it out.
Expecially the Xfce version if it. ALthough Gnome is also amazing as is KDE but in my opinion I have used so many distros and never seen such a beautiful Xfce layout out of the box. My system is very responsive although i use a resourceful desktop i still prefer using XFCE. One advise to new users of Manjaro from my side, yes do not use this distro from an outlook of Arch. Too much tinkering in any distro leads to its destablizing, this has been my constant experience. Manjaro is no exception to this. Use this Distro keeping this in mind. You may do all kinds of theming and personalization but touching core components of a desktop environment will lead to problems. So avoid it. Like Arch this distro is not a bleeding edge distro and they happen to stall many packages to test them before roll out. Althought there is much outrage for thisin linux comunity but i understand why people complain about it. Many old users of Manjaro loved this distro as an easy to install Arch system. Manjaro devs changing there stratagies of HALT & ROLL to keep the system more stabler than Arch is not welcomed by many old users. Mostly when using AUR there lies many problems because of this stratagy of Halt & Roll. Still if as a user with fresh outlook, when i compare this distro with others like MX LInux as in XFCE, Ubuntu with slow snap packages and fedora with Nvidia install problems then I feel good about choosing Manjaro Xfce as my daily driver.
Thansk for patient listening!
Indradyumna Dasa
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-07
Votes: 10
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I think I'll stay on manjaro, because it just works lol
I've tried alot of distros before debian, mint, arch, opensuse and even gentoo and each of those distros all have some sort of problems that i just really dont want to spend my time fixing. That is until ive tried manjaro, with the automatic update mode i can just go on and do my thing and not give a mind about the rest of the system knowing that it wont break on me and stuff. Using linux is about the freedom of software choices, choosing the ones that sits with you best. Kudos to the manjaro devs
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-02
Votes: 14
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Using manjaro since 2011. Tried other distros before but moved to manjaro as it became available.
Always keep a clonezilla image of the boot-efi and system partitions to go back to after an problematic upgrade. The developers and community are quick to fix problems once reported.
Easy to customise and maintain.
Gnumeric spreadsheet with python scripting and abiword for word processing are essential tools.
Can install the free version of Softmaker Office suite but an upgrade is recommended to unlock all the features. However, can do everything with Gnumeric and abiword.
Have to compile mesa for efficient video playback on processors with graphics capability.
Dedicated graphics with H264 and H265 support can use the free mesa.
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-04-27
Votes: 2
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worst distro i ever saw much buggier than arch if u want an arch based distro just use artix or arch DO NOT EVER USE MANJARO this is the biggest mistake i have ever made!it was so buggy even after 2 days of fixing it and a fresh install
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Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-18
Votes: 10
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Long over due! I like Manjaro a lot! I've been using it for 3 years. I started with Linux Mint & Manjaro & can honestly say out of near 30 distros I have & tried. Manjaro ranks at the top. Why? It is the main one of the arch distro's I use that I have not had to re-install over 1x or multiple times. BlueStar, I chucked after 2 plus reinstalls. Endeavour hangs on by a thread (lots of tweaks in recent times to keep the updates working), Garuda, I have re-installed several times & had issues with updates. Reborn has been re-installed after issues at least 2 times. ArcoLinux is a good one after Manjaro. Mabox is a close 2nd. I like Manjaro so much I have the gnome, budgie, cinnamon, mate, kde & xfce on separate external drives.
It is fast, & with the right tweaking-choices with apps, keeps running smoothly. I'm more careful about the repositories now than when I first started & was like the proverbial "kid in the candy store". I use different browsers & they work well on Manjaro. Not had any "unsolvable issues" so far.
I'm happily giving a 10!!!!
If I had gone by the negative things said about arch for a newbie, I would have missed out on this "terrific" distro. I use Nobara, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Reborn, Zorin 16.3 & now 17, Rhino, Debian, Cachy OS, Sparky, Parrot, Kubuntu, Peppermint, Gecko, Alma & MXLinux as well as windows 10 & 11. That shared, Manjaro is at the top for me in using & endurance. Many "thanks" to all those working hard on it!!!!!
Sincerely-D.C.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 4
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I used to be a distro hopper on my laptop. Something like 2 years ago, I decided to go for Arch and started with Garuda. It was all together ok, but half-baked, with frequent problems after updates. Furthermore, the design was awful. I don't understand this hype about “dragonized” desktops or RGB colors. It's the tramp stamp of the gamer communities and looks ridiculous. I was fed up with Garuda after 6 months and tried Manjaro. Didn't regret it at all! Never had any unsolvable issues. It has a good community and documentation. Sure, you still better learn how Arch works to be able to maintain it over years, though pretty much all issues you will have, have been solved by someone. With the right setup, I play games made for Windows with pretty much the same FPS as on Windows. And I mean AAA titles with high-end graphics!
Manjaro is stable, fast and thanks to AUR it offers a wide range of software. The rolling release gets you the newest drivers and is therefore great for gaming on Linux. It's user-friendly and has a large community. If you dig a bit, you will find a post about every issue you will ever face. For my laptop, it is the perfect OS, though I don't like to rely on it exclusively. Your choice should, of course, depend on your demands. As my laptop should be up-to-date and capable of gaming, I am pleased with Manjaro. For my mini server, I prefer Debian stable, though.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-14
Votes: 2
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I'm a distro-hopper, but after every distro I try, I always go back to Manjaro.
In my experience over the past few years, Manjaro has been so stable and predictable that not a single utility has ever broken for me. I really don't know how they do it since it's a rolling Arch based distro that provides the latest software releases.
By default, everything is set up and working out of the box. Installation and configuration is extremely fast and convenient. From installation to final configuration with all the tools and settings I need to produce pipewire-based audio, it takes about 40-50 minutes.
The design is perfect for my taste. I dont tweak it. The KDE version I use is very light almost like an XFCE.
Everything works. I use Intellij-Idea + java17, Reaper + plugins, Carla, Pipewire, Wine-Staging, Yabridge, Chrome, Firefox, Krita, Kdenlive, Xtreme-downloader, Visual Studio, Muse Soudns Manager, Musescore, Vlc, OnlyOffice and many lesser known applications of KDE.
Manjaro has the best out-of-the-box support for btrfs snapshots. If you change "ext4" to "btrfs" in /etc/calamares/modules/partition.conf, you'll have a ready-to-use btrfs system with auto-update backups (before and after) with grub boot menu entries that you can to use to restore. I've never used them, but they are very cool and safe to have.
I recommend Manjaro-KDE to beginners because it is an easy-to-install and ready-to-use distribution with a convenient control panel and an easy and secure Software Center.
I recommend Manjaro-KDE to advanced users because it is a complete bleeding edge distro with endless software available (AUR) and tinker-friendly system.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-07
Votes: 6
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I use the Gnome environment and run it mainly as an audio DAW and video editor in addition to everyday stuff. Computer is a Tuxedo Pulse Gen 1.
Very good balance of up to date and stable.
Reasonable amount of bandwidth usage for updates.
Very easy to administer graphically.
Also for kernels, which makes using new audio hardware incredibly easy.
Very good pre-selection of software.
Very nice to look at.
Preconfiguration of the BTRFS snapshots.
Runs very stable for me.
But I use almost no AUR and play very little on the system itself.
After trying out many different distros, I finally decided on manjaro. It combines everything that I like and that is important to me under one roof.
Install, adjust audio configuration and get started.......
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Version: stable
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-03-07
Votes: 0
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It started ok on the installer desktop, then it was good right up till it searched for repositories then the wireless didn't do shit with a strong signal just sat there for a while should find some good repositories and put them on the iso so it's not wasting 1/2 hr on a wireless connection finding which one is faster when slow one would have finished the xfce download by the time I wasted waiting and I did this twice so that is to long for a linux install without compiling. Should have just done an xfce version with nvidia drivers and had that for an ISO with an offline installer also. Giving a 2 since I haven't got 6 hrs for what should have been a 20 minute install.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-04
Votes: 34
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In 2020 I bought a gaming laptop from MSI with Windows on it. The first thing every time, when I have a Windows laptop in front of me is deleting Windows. I am a long time Ubuntu fan since 2007. But this time the Drivers were too new to be included into Ubuntu. I also tried a custom kernel but did not succeed. Then I've tried Manjaro and everything worked out of the box. Since 2020 I really like Manjaro and also the package support for really new things. Sometimes there is an issue, that a new release could to spooky things to the system but at all it is a very nice distro which I use daily.
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-02-29
Votes: 0
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I have previously highlighted that Manjaro works very well, but only over time! Not until I have become very attached to this distribution and liked it the best of all, then things start to happen; Then there will be a major upgrade in the package manager. I update and restart the machine, which results in a black screen! Well, in that there is no choice to start the system in safe mode! then there was only one solution left, download the latest iso and start again. I was able to start the system again after finishing the installation, but when I log in to the desktop it is impossible to find out anything, the screen size is incredibly large and unreadable, absolutely terrible. Trying to use the ALT and F4 keys to and close what I think is the welcome screen. But when it closes, the screen goes completely black! Ask me if I am disappointed and frustrated! I gave up and can only state that manjaro can not be trusted, because in the next turn nothing works with this distribution!
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-02-29
Votes: 0
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I have been using Linux periodically since 2003. I wanted to look at the Arch-based system. Before that I installed Endeavor, an excellent distribution, without any problems I installed it next to Windows (I use separate disks). I had heard about Manjaro before and wanted to try it. It installed quickly, started without any problems, however, like other distributions in the bootloader, it did not show other installations, as usual in Windows. I thought, okay, I’ll set it up later. How surprised I was, or rather, I was both shocked and disappointed. Manjaro rewrote itself instead of the Windows bootloader. I saw when I went into the BIOS that there were no other boot loaders besides Manjaro. Plus, in addition to disappointment, it turned out that grub-customizer cannot be installed, it simply is not in the Manjaro store, it turned out from the developer that Manjaro does not support grub-customizer, because they have incompatible versions of grub. I deleted it, unfortunately, and had to install Windows again. I have never seen this with other distributions.
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Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-26
Votes: 8
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I had been using LinuxMint for a long time. However, I recently bought a Bellink SER5 mini pc and the sound through the 3.5 mm audio port never worked. No headphones or speakers. Nothing worked. I updated the kernel, but nothing.
Last week I tested Manjaro in live mode and, surprise, the audio port finally made sound. Now I have Manjaro installed, version 23.1 in my Beelink and everything works well, fast, and without any problems.
Aside from solving my audio problem, I have to say that the installation was super easy. Additionally, I really like the presentation and details of the distro. Happy with Manjaro.
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Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 24
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I switched from Windows to Linux mint with Cinnamon about 5 years ago. Everything went smoothly. Then I got curious and tested lots of other Linux versions. Many Debian and Ubuntu variants, but also Suse, MX, Fedora, Mageia and Endeavor.
A lot of good things but also a lot of ...well.
So I stuck with mint until I came across Manjaro while looking for a distribution with the latest software. Top!
On my 3 computers, 1 Acer PC, 1 Asus NB and 1 Acer NB, all about 9 years old, problem-free installation, the different graphics cards (Nividia) were automatically recognized and installed.
Another advantage: thanks to the more up-to-date software, I can finally access all my accounts with Kmymoney. This didn't work with all other versions, e.g. at DiBa.
Cons: There were keyring problems some time ago, which were also discussed in the forums and have since been resolved.
To summarize: I have been using Manjaro for 2 years, no problems, not even with the updates,
simple, fast and attractive installation. Programs start and work very quickly.
My main use: Office and multimedia.
By far the best Linux variant for my computer and activities, hence rating 10.
Big praise to the development team for this work
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 28
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I had Mint a correct distribution but without wayland or the latest of the latest, I tried Debian 12 for the Gnome desktop that I preferred to Cinnamon and taking advantage of the fact that when it came out it had the latest; The problem is that it is a distro that is becoming outdated. Then I switched to Open Suse, which I found impossible to use and errors even in the installation. I thought maybe I would have problems with Manjaro because Arch is for advanced users but I installed it anyway to see what would happen.
Simple, the best distro of all, never an error, always the latest and nothing more than talking about the definitive operating system for me.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-08
Votes: 16
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Very responsive, relatively easy, with rare minor problems. You install once, and you are always up to date without having to do an installation from scratch ever again. IMO, an excellent choice for either adventurous newbies or as the second distribution to try.
Having the option to choose a more stable version is a great option for a rolling release since they are considered to be less stable. The software manager is great, you have access to AUR repositories (although some AUR packages might not work particularly in the stable branch) and o course flatpaks and snaps.
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-02-07
Votes: 10
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Manjaro Linux captivates users with its seamless blend of Arch's power and accessibility. The rolling release system ensures a continuously up-to-date experience without sacrificing stability. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive package manager make software management a breeze, even for newcomers. Beyond technical strengths, Manjaro fosters a vibrant community and offers comprehensive documentation, ensuring a supportive environment for users at all levels. Whether you're a Linux enthusiast or a beginner seeking a powerful yet accessible operating system, Manjaro excels in delivering a satisfying and dynamic open-source experience.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-13
Votes: 46
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I gave it a 10 rating for Manjaro. The reason is reliability, especially when using old hardware. As an example i have an old HP mini 110 netbook, suffering a RTL8101 network adapter This adapter is no longer supported in the newer kernels 5 and 6 of almost all distributions. In the Manjaro AUR there is a well maintained R8101 dkms driver available, which is functional with the latest kernel for Manjaro.
Apart from the flawless installation of Manjaro XFCE on such an old netbook, Manjaro also runs swift and without hurdles.
The WiFi adapter can be used to download the latest updates and to download and install the dkms driver, together with the required additional files, for the Ethernet adapter R8101.
Everything else also runs fine and fast enough with only 2 GB memory inside the box and using a SSD drive for storage. The boot time is only 80 seconds, which is also rather fast.
Manjaro also runs fine on some other, more powerful computers, using the very nice KDE desktop.
Summary:
Manjaro is stable, up to date, fast and has a wide spread support for newer hardware and surely also for older hardware that is no longer supported by any other distribution. Disadvantages: None that i know about.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-01-08
Votes: 0
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Version 23.0.1 MATE Desktop
I gave it a 6 rating, because if it deserves an 8 rating when installed ALONE on one of my machines, I could not install it along FEDORA 39, on another machine, both on SSD GPT and GRUB2 already installed on a separate small /boot partition.
The Manjaro (23.x) Calamar Installer deserves more work to be configured properly and provide options similar (in goals) to Fedora (clumsy but funtional) Anaconda, especially on "Custom partionning" allowing much better boot loader (GRUB2), partitions and file systems choice.
I prefer to have a separate /home BTRFS partition, plus another BTRFS partition for data, for rationale reasons.
Some silly RTFM, and also nice however helpless replies on Manjaro forum on this question.
MATE and XFCE are equivalent and great in minimalism simplicity with all the functionality.
KDE-Plasma 5.0 is yet unfinished, prehaps upcoming 6.x ?
GNOME Classic on Manjaro is quite good but still missing good Widgets support, progress there may for the better merge GNOME-Classic and MATE, one days perhaps ?
One drawback in my view, is yet another package format, fragmenting even further Linux with no visible benefit
I just could not install "goldendict" from Manjaro (extra) repository.
Manjaro, in my view should join the several RPM based distro for everyonme benefit, especially considering that RedHat-IBM is alsoworking in this direction too.
Jeffersonian Jan-8-2024
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Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-04
Votes: 52
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All happens with little to no effort at all and you end up with a fast operating system, that it's light on old hardware (even lighter on shiny new hardware) let's not forget about very easy to do drive encryption and very easy to get around everything or change anything for that matter. I wouldn't change it for anything else (first tried arch itself way back in time, but that was way way too much work). I hope they run with this for a long time, thanks for all the hard work guys and not making this a CHORE
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-01-01
Votes: 0
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Absolute garbage. Installed the KDE Plasma flavor and it is done very poorly. For starters, it shows there are updates in the taskbar when there are none. I checked and double checked so I not sure what's up with that. Only way to "resolve" it is to set it to Never Show.
Trying to customize the theme is also very buggy. If you don't like the Manjaro color scheme I guess that's just too bad. The software manager is also buggy. It's slow and stalls out. I went with LibreOffice which required the theming to be adjusted to be visible /legible out of the box.
After a week of use, it broke after an update.
Overall, it was not a positive experience. Too much to adjust from a fresh install to normalize things.And even then, the KDE Plasma experience was not a good representation of the premo desktop environment.
Not for me. Would not recommend. Just too wishy washy...
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Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-30
Votes: 22
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My experience with Linux started with Mint several years ago after using Windows and Mac machines of any kind due to my profession.
I had used Mint for a couple of years as a main driver on several machines in my home studio and at work, which was good, not too drastic, as a transition from Windows to the Linux world.
In the mean time, I was trying different distros looking for some "modern" looking DE and I found KDE Plasma on Debian/Ubuntu based distros. Kubuntu became my new everyday driver for some time. I loved Plasma and I knew I would stay with this DE. Kubuntu had some problems with audio drivers (among others...) for my studio equipment and I switched to TUXEDO. That was a really great and solid distro for a couple of years. A year ago, while checking many different distros (Arch based, Fedora based, etc...), I found Manjaro (with KDE Plasma). It gave me even more packaging-installation-management options. I could use Pamac AND Discover - each having some nice advantages. I do not install AUR if I do not have to. Only when there is no other option. I try to install first the versions that Manjaro offers as a "default" or Flatpak. I use AppImages a lot, but I modify them to make them real "portable" applications contained in totally separate folders, including their Config files. My browsers do not leave any traces on any computers that I used them on, especially at work.
I have to repeat this: I use at least 11 computers of different manufacturers, different guts and different age. Two of them are Windows based - unfortunately, the sophisticated recording studio software and hardware is mostly Windows or Mac based. All the rest has Manjaro on them, two stations having three monitors (each) connected. I do not have ANY problems with Manjaro and with every week updates.
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Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-25
Votes: 10
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I've been using Manjaro on ARM for about two years now. I've installed it with XFCE, KDE, custom setup, and headless. It's been the most reliable, the fastest, and the easiest to use distro on the Raspberry Pi 4 and the ODROID C4/HC4.
Manjaro has some community-supplied packages in its repos that aren't in mainstream Arch. That is usually nice, but occasionally they have bugs.
The core OS has been rock solid for me. I keep upgrading it and it keeps working! Even under high load, Manjaro is one of the few Raspberry Pi/ARM operating systems I would say is hard to break.
Performance has been excellent. ZRAM really helps, and the packages seem fairly well optimized for the ARM architecture.
Manjaro was very easy to install on the Raspbery Pi and the ODROID C4/HC4. I flashed the image to the SD card, just like the official Raspberry Pi image, and on the first boot, a wizard helped me get everything set up. Manjaro even developed such a wizard for the command-line install, and it works flawlessly!
(I've tried Manjaro on x86_64 and it works well too. But this review is really about ARM.)
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Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-24
Votes: 6
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Just testing the brand new (as on 24 Dec 2023) release. I have been a die-hard fan of Cinnamon, having used that since it started over on Mint, then keeping to Cinnamon as a desktop as I distro-hopped for a while. I landed on Manjaro and that has been "home" for 2-3 years now.
But this new release.. I went and tried KDE. I really can not get to liking Xfce in any way, can't understand its popularity, but I guess if you never worked on computers for 40 years it looks all fine. Gnome is a trainsmash of it own making. I Have looked at those and so avoided them now. That left KDE as the new shiny toy just out of the distro factory.
In short, I am impressed. I am normally extremely picky and critical of distros, niggling over details. This KDE is polished, down to the prompt in the terminal! Sigh, now what? Do I replace my years of Cinnamon? It certainly is possible!!
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Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-12-17
Votes: 0
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Manjaro 23.1.0 is horrible in one aspect. If you don't setup English US keyboard as your default keyboard, then you are in trouble.
There are a lot of keyboards which are compatible with English keyboard, so it is reasonable to set them instead of English.
For example Polish, Croatian US, Romanian etc.
So my use case:
1) set Croatian keyboard
2) set Ukrainian locale
3) install manjaro
So on an installed system, if you connect to a tty console ++
I see that it uses by default some weird keyboard, which is not English US, nor it is Croatian US,
It is some weird version.
Also the font doesn't see Ukrainian cyrilic symbols.
This is an epic fail, cause you get a BRICK SYSTEM with NO MEANS TO FIX THINGS.
and manjaro is Arch Linux based rolling release, which means that you need to do system administration from tty console from time to time.
Simply horrible.
p.s:
AFAIK this behaviour can be reproduced in Manjaro 23.0 too, cause the same story happens in Manjaro Budgie 23.0.4.
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-05
Votes: 18
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Hello everyone. Some time ago I decided to install Manjaro MATE version on an old laptop with Pentium and 4 GB of RAM. It's beautiful how it works and looks. It even has Plank installed, which gives it a modern look and is very useful. Now I know that the next version I will install on the second laptop will be Cinnamon edition. I believe that these two flavors in particular definitely deserve more recognition and love. They seem even more user friendly than XFCE. Thank you to the Manjaro community for sharing and I hope these versions never go away.
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-04
Votes: 18
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Can only recommend this distribution.
Out of job reasons I was using Windows for decades. This ended this year after some almost effortless installation of Manjaro Cinnamon. Reminded me of old days with Mint even.
A few months later I switched to KDE and now everything is like a modern system should be. From 3d Printing, over steam gaming, to even VR there is no reason anymore to start windows ever again. Not that I could do any comparison to other desktop systems - I am running some linux servers and would always stick to debian there. But Manjaro is not consuming my time as Arch would and still gives me the things I want and would miss if using Ubuntu derivates. Yet, I do not have to tinker around - things are going. A casual read into some docs or some wiki and even tools for edge use cases compile for me.
I am very happy with what linux has become now and Manjaro gives me what I need to get what I need with ease.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-03
Votes: 18
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Easy to use and Killer support and features! Ive been using the KDE version for a While now Easy to Customize to my liking ! Steam install and Proton works Flawless able to play most of the games in my Inventory that is Extensive from all Gaming Apps, including Black ops 3, Wreckfest, WOW, and too many to list.. and install the latest version Available Manjaro 23 !
I really do appreciate the development team's decision to allow more time for vetting changes to Arch before releasing them on Manjaro. I know there have been some at Arch who take offense, but there have been many times in my three years as a user when the Manjaro unstable version (which is Arch stable) has borked people's machines. I have been saved all that by sticking with Manjaro stable.
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-21
Votes: 10
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"Somehow" the majority of my computers are running Manjaro Cinnamon. That did not come about by accident as this distro fits my workflow and workstyle the best. I have tested far and wide, and continue to do so. I was using another distro long term and with testing and needs, "somehow" Manjaro Cinnamon got installed again, and again,....
PROS
* Arch without the instability or the PhD-CS required to install it. Cool installer :)
* Cinnamon is the best desktop (for me), thanks Mint team.
* Sensible fonts, unlike anything Debian-ish, and it was easy to deselect down to my requirements.
* Massive software availability, though many AUR builds break
* Software stays up to date, including kernel (unlike Ubuntu/Mint)
CONS
* Many AUR builds just break. Some useful stuff is in there.
* Why is Stellarium not prebuilt in the normal repos?
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-20
Votes: 8
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I use Manjaro Sway with mostly gtk+ apps on a minimal Intel laptop. It's fast and reliable, even with only 4GB memory. I don't use swap since I have only an SSD.
There's plenty of software available via Arch repository and AUR. Occasionally, I've had trouble with apps' tech support people denying support for Arch, and thus Manjaro, but things are getting better. Some apps I'd like to try wouldn't run on so little memory, but other than that, installing has been easy. If there's an issue, I usually can find a workaround on the Manjaro or Arch forums.
I really do appreciate the development team's decision to allow more time for vetting changes to Arch before releasing them on Manjaro. I know there have been some at Arch who take offense, but there have been many times in my three years as a user when the Manjaro unstable version (which is Arch stable) has borked people's machines. I have been saved all that by sticking with Manjaro stable.
Two minor gripes with the development team: (1) they devote a lot of effort to pamac-gui, and yet it still fails to do updates reliably - I just use yay. (2) KDE also gets lots of attention, but it's so full of bugs (from KDE itself) that the effort seems misplaced - I stick to gtk or zsh.
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-08
Votes: 14
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Hey guys, how are you doing? I hope you are fine. I just wanted to review Manjaro. Furthermore, I've been using it since May 2023, and I was hoping that everything would break all the time because it's an arch derivative, but that wasn't the case at the date I'm writing this review. So I'm satisfied with this product; since I moved from Solus OS, everything has been nice for me. I just let almost everything default, with just two or three apps installed that I needed and some customization, and everything ran excellently—zero crashes, zero bugs, zero freezing, and I recommend it to all folks interested. P.S. I use XFCE, the ultrasolid, rocky one, and it's not as ugly as other people think. That's all. Goodbye.
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-11-04
Votes: 0
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I had high hopes for Manjaro. I've always considered it polished and stable. Manjaro Xfce 23 installs easily to USB, looks good, and installs all the browsers without a hitch (eg, keyring security issues). That's an accomplishment! First thing that went wrong, Manjaro changed my user password. I know it wasn't my fault because I elected to use the same password for root/admin and I could access root using the common password. Now I know I need to reboot when Manjaro gives me password errors. Frankly, I consider all this password security to be mostly paranoid nonsense, and I often liken it to the driver in a car, all alone with the windows rolled up, wearing a covid mask. But I digress. I installed to a dedicated USB. Why would one want to install to a USB? So I can insert the USB drive in any old computer and find out about it, for one thing. Well, amazingly, Manjaro doesn't have a system/hardware information app. I don't want a flatpak app because I don't like it showing up in my file manager as a device -- that bothers me. So I tried the AUR repo to obtain hardinfo, and got three failures, with pending operations hanging around without an obvious way to resolve the problem. I'm not going to be using the AUR henceforth. So where does that leave me. I'm stuck with the standard Manjaro repo (pamac), because I'm not going to install flatpaks and I'm not going to waste my time with AUR. That means Manjaro pamac needs to beef up its offerings to a bare minimum. At least: hardinfo, hwinfo, etcher, avidemux, mhwaveedit, convertall, searchmonkey, QWinff media converter, DVD rip/shrink, plus others. Yes, I'm aware of how ludicrous this sounds.
PRO:
1- Trouble-free installation
2- All browsers installed without issue
3- Boots up superfast, especially compared to Arcolinux and Garuda
4- Look and polish is self-evident
5- I know it's "not Arch", but it works for me
CON
1- Changes user password, or password fails for no reason
2- Despite claims to the contrary, limited software (Relying on flatpaks is lazy)
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-03
Votes: 11
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The only distro that has not crashed on me in the last couple of years has to be worth recommending.
It may not get the latest kernel the first but when it arrives at least you know it will work smoothly so that I don't have to waste time chasing my own tail.
It's the only GNOME rolling distro I still have installed long-term, the others all caused me problems, whether it
be installation, routine updates, new kernels, you name it, and my system was cutting edge
6 years ago so it's hardly an unknown quantity. My use case is not very demanding,
so I am surprised that so many distros fall over at minor hurdles.
I had a good feeling initially about a few of the distros I tried like CachyOS, EndeavourOS, Nobara, POP_OS
but it looks like Manjaro's daily driveability is key. I have good experiences too with MXLinux and
PCLinux but wanted to focus on a GNOME DE, so they were discarded.
When I have the time to invest maybe I will try ArchLinux.
I am definitely not interested in anything that looks like Windows/Mac such as ElementaryOS
although it seemed stable enough.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-27
Votes: 1
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The only distro that has not crashed on me in the last couple of years has to be worth recommending.
It may not get the latest kernel the first but when it arrives at least you know it will work smoothly so that I don't have to waste time chasing my own tail.
It's the only GNOME rolling distro I still have installed long-term, the others all caused me problems, whether it
be installation, routine updates, new kernels, you name it, and my system was cutting edge
6 years ago so it's hardly an unknown quantity. My use case is not very demanding,
so I am surprised that so many distros fall over at minor hurdles.
I had a good feeling initially about a few of the distros I tried like CachyOS, EndeavourOS, Nobara, POP_OS
but it looks like Manjaro's daily driveability is key. I have good experiences too with MXLinux and
PCLinux but wanted to focus on a GNOME DE, so they were discarded.
When I have the time to invest maybe I will try ArchLinux.
I am definitely not interested in anything that looks like Windows/Mac such as ElementaryOS
although it seemed stable enough.
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Version: stable
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-10-22
Votes: 4
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I first gave Manjaro a try a few years ago on a laptop I had issues with with other distros. I liked it, but as time rolled on and updates were released for various packages on my system, it started feeling like things were breaking all the time. I've had this issue a lot more often with rolling distros, in general. I ended up switching to another (non-rolling) distro and left Manjaro behind. Lately, I came back because I needed something faster for an older machine. I liked Arch-based EndeavourOS in terms of speed, but due to my inexperience with the package management in Arch-based systems, I really wanted something with a GUI to deal with packages, to ease me into things. So far, it's at least as fast as EndeavourOS on the same machine and I like the GUI for package management and the tools that pop up in the hello/welcome app. I hope these aren't things I need in the future, but it has been welcome for easing me into using this kind of system. There's really nothing that EndeavourOS provides that I can't get from Manjaro. (Though, I do really like the EndeavourOS color theme a lot more, and that's saying something because I typically don't like pink at all. I'm not keen on the obsession with space, though. I found astronaut dude to be kind of creepy with his helmet on in the installer GUI.) So far, I've only had a few very, very minor issues with Manjaro. There's always a speed bump in a fresh install, I find. But, so far everything feels more stable than the last time I tried it. (I hope it stays that way as package updates come out, so I don't end up with the same unfortunate experience as last time.)
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-12
Votes: 28
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Manjaro was the unique distro that works fine with multiple monitors (3) on a laptop Avell 1750 (Clevo manufactory) with Nvidia/Intel cards. In the last few months I try ubuntu, debian, centos, mint, popos and others, and none all can handled very well features like hibernation, monitor turn off and others details of this laptop hardware, but Manjaro with kernel 6.5.5 and KDE Plasma was the only one that works perfectly with this setup. Congratulations to development team that create a combination that fits in this complex configuration that I have.
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-12
Votes: 8
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I downloaded the iso and I verified signature and hash without problems, instructions on their site are very clear and simple to understand
installed on a laptop lenovo ideapad100 with already installed LinuxMint and Windows10
I had to disable secureboot in order to install... simply...fast.. zero problems
after boot, very simple installation of a local printer, updates with automatic snapshots and bootloader that loads Mint and Windows
On btrfs partition with a swap partition of 5Gb, it works fine the hibernation
On Gnome seems as fast as Mint on Cinnamon....very good
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Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-11
Votes: 5
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Been a Linux user ever since 2007. Started with Ubuntu, then Mint and Tumbleweed.
Since the last 4 years I’m using Manjaro Gnome without major issues.
Great speed, massive choice of software and an amazing community that you can rely on to solve any problem. Though (rare) issues are normally solved within 2 or 3 days.
And do not forget Timeshift which can be a real lifesaver.
It just simply works fine right from the start. I recently switched to a new ASUS Vivobook Pro and had it up and running without issues in no time.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-10
Votes: 22
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I just love it. I forgot windows after using this,
Among all distro i used, this one is best...
The speed is supurb, all hardware is properl working,
There's nothing to complain. If you 're old to linux, this could be a break through in your experience.
Manjaro Linux (based on Arch) is my go-to distro for development and productivity, and my recommendation for most people for ...... you can kickstart your all-purpose development and work environment for free and start being productive right away.
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Version: 23.0.2
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-10-08
Votes: 0
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Installed last week, all seemed to go well,KDE de, however.... out of the blue I start getting lockups, No apparent reason, I'd be midway thought whatever I was working with, then swap to 2nd page to check the web, swap back to page 1 and........... nada, ctrl-c, nada ctrl-alt-esc, nada, and ctrl-alt-del.. I'll let you guess, have to reset the tower to be able to get back to work on those thengs I was working on... this last lockup was the 5th in a week, so, back to my tried & true distro.. I will say that this is the first version that I was feeling comfortable with overall, just until that last lockup... I did learn some new things though, so I appreciated my time with this version
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Version: 23.0.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-10-04
Votes: 2
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Was going through my testing phase again, as I'm want to off & on :) and thought I'd check in on Manjaro again. pleasantly surprised this time. Install went smoothly, and this time I didn't give up and adapted to package management "their way" :) Call me stubborn :)... once I learned what to do, I found it much easier to add and customise my desktop (kde this time) however, I'll probably swap to xfce as I find it much more adaptable in the details for me (not ruling out kde just yet) I am surprisingly please with the experience... everything has been straightforward
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Version: 23.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-04
Votes: 3
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I felt like it was needed for a fresh install and try another distro, originally i had Manjaro installed so i tried a bunch of the top distros.
I quickly realized that it was not time to let Manjaro go,
Manjaro was the only suitable working out of the box and the standard desktop manager looks stunning on hdpi screens !
Because i play windows games and have a hdpi screen i need something that supports both, also isn't too difficult to add printers, wifi etc...
I play WoW using Lutris/wine and changed default X11 to Wayland !
Wayland runs fine and even gives me better performance and nicer user interface !
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Version: 23.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-03
Votes: 11
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If you want a distribution with the latest packages you can opt for Fedora, Open Suse, Arch. However, Fedora is very influenced by Red Hat in ways that slow me down, OpenSuse gives me errors every time I install it, the last one was Micro Os and Arch is for experts. With Manjaro I got the newest, very stable and without having to worry about configuring anything Alsa 1.2.1 Pipewire 3.8 Wayland 1.22 Gnome 44.5, Flatpak, there are no errors and everything is very polished. I recommend this distribution.
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Version: 23.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-01
Votes: 0
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Après avoir utilisé Fedora, puis Ubuntu pendant une dizaine d'années, je me félicite d'avoir basculé vers Manjaro. C'est une distro très souple qui ne tombe pratiquement jamais en panne. Toutefois, j'ai parfois rencontré des difficultés de configuration. En particulier pour adapter des codes Fortran. Il semble que le compilateur proposé par Manjaro soit plus strict que celui que j'avais sous Ubuntu. A contrario, l'installation et les mises à jours de l'application d'information géographique QGIS qui plantait régulièrement avec Ubuntu, marchent sans aucune difficultés avec Manjaro.
La principale "galère" que je rencontre est la configuration de périphériques externes et tout spécialement les scanners. Mais je ne dois pas bien savoir comment m'y prendre !
Installation avec un HP Pavilion i7, 16Mb de RAM, 1Tb de disque dur.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-29
Votes: 16
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Been using linux since like 22 years, at this point a distro to me is more or less the package manager. I'd say pacman and yay are all I need. Been with manjaro and arch since the last 5-6 years. Yes, things break, but very infrequeently. When they do break, I learn something new.
Its just those 20+ years of constant tinkering is why i am one of the very few CTOs who knows how their laptops actually run instead of just vibing above some VM and never knowing about X / wayland / HAL and all the history.
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Version: 23.0.2
Rating: 6
Date: 2023-09-29
Votes: 0
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Hello,
I downloaded the image for the Manajaro Xfce (23.0.2) on 9-29-23, a fresh install, single boot system .
Several things of interest , the install worked fine, no issue there , used xt4 file system. Newer hardware made in past 4 years, interface behaves a little different than other Xfce desktops , I been using Linux for 22 Plus years.
The Main screen Menu and File Manager Thunar appears Normal. However ...
Some issues, for one.. the Main Menu can not be resized with mouse in right top corner , however right click menu properties settings are there for height & with setting not a big deal.
File manager Thunar , while opening a Text file it opened with the default "mouse pad", selected full screen and lost icons on right side and could not resize even using mouse??? Resort to use Alt & F4 to close the file. This is a basic need for most Linux users , the File Manger needs to work with text files without issues, the other issue was playing a music file "Error opening output stream" in the default Audacious Player however at least VLC was installed and played the MP3 just fine. Some of these I can address , but I should not have to, the distro needs a little looking into by developers for a better user experience.
Regards, Carl
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-20
Votes: 28
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Once I understood what a kernel, DE, WM were, rather than just a "Flavor," Arch, AUR, Pacman, yay, and what I wanted from the linux itself, Manjaro was a clear choice.
I have used linux for 12 years now, starting with Ubuntu, then Mint, then Debian, MX, Qubes, Tails, Parrot, and Manjaro. I was excited for a while to use Arch just arch (yes I bought the shirt) , and Endeavour, but found my way back to Manjaro because it has the speed of MX, the flexibility of Arch (AUR), and it seems like more options for the XFCE taskbars right out of the box.
Why Arch based systems ? I really like yay for updating and searching for packages. My desktop has about 6 operating systems in the grub menu at any given time. Manjaro, MX Linux are my go tos.
DE: I use XFCE for the DE because I use icaclient (yay icaclient to check it out), in order to look at Cerner and xrays from work. Shou out to the icaclient maintaners in the AUR.
Sometimes icaclient in Debian systems is broken, and sometimes it breaks in arch. By keeping MX and Manjaro up to date I can get into both, and XFCE does not have problems tiling the windows for ICAClient.
If you like Arch based systems for new hardware, rolling release, give Manjaro a try.
If you like a system that you don't need to use the terminal in, try Manjaro Gnome, and just use the GUI to update it.
If you'd rather use Windows 10 or 11, learn to master Ctl + Alt + Del. :0 I make joke.
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Version: 23.0
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-09-10
Votes: 0
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I have tested manjaro many times over the years. But this rolling system has in one way or another failed in various areas over time! It has the same problem in this area as window 10 and 11. The system works well and then there are updates and something goes seriously wrong. Version 23 kde plasma worked great after installation, but it wouldn't turn off completely! When I looked for a solution via google, the console recipes from the various helpers did not match! who were only from the 20s and 21s! And most of the answers were something that only very technical users could fix. No, this Manjaro seems to remain in the test pit! I would rather choose a more stable system that you can trust and that works all the time.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-31
Votes: 41
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A Distribution That Just Works
As a software developer with a rich history of experimenting with various Linux distributions - Feren OS, Kubuntu, Fedora, and Zorin, to name a few - I find Manjaro to be a breath of fresh air. The distribution excels at addressing some of the most nagging issues I've faced in the Linux ecosystem.
Package Management
One of Manjaro's standout features is its package manager, pamac. Pamac has significantly simplified my software installation process. For instance, installing the Synology Drive Client, which comes only in *.deb format and has presented numerous challenges in other distributions, is seamless in Manjaro. A simple `pamac build --no-confirm synology-drive` command handles it, sparing me from layout or theme issues that plagued this software in other distributions. Beyond the Synology Drive Client, pamac also streamlines the installation of other noteworthy packages like `visual-studio-code-bin` and `logseq-desktop-bin`, which can be cumbersome to maintain in other distributions.
Hardware Compatibility
I've experienced weeks of work lost to troubleshooting stability issues with NVIDIA drivers in other distributions. Manjaro is the only distribution where my NVIDIA GTX 1660 SUPER card works flawlessly. I suspect this is due to the Manjaro-specific kernel, "Linux 6.1.49-1-MANJARO," or its hardware detection mechanisms. Either way, it works, and that's what matters to me.
VirtualBox and Power Management
In other distributions, kernel updates occasionally require manual intervention for VirtualBox to function smoothly. Manjaro, however, manages to keep it running seamlessly, without any manual steps. Additionally, power management features such as display energy-saving mode and hibernate function effortlessly. In other distros like Fedora, these features either broke my display configuration or required convoluted workarounds.
Comprehensive Configuration Tools
In addition to its robust package manager, Manjaro also offers a suite of comprehensive configuration tools that simplify system management. One standout utility is the "Manjaro Toolbox," which features a range of useful modules under its "Package Manager UI" section, including the invaluable "Dependency Tree." Another gem is the "System & Settings" menu, with a range of six entries like "System Configuration," where you can easily manage key settings such as Fstab, Logind, UDevil Settings, MKinitcpio, Sudoers, Bootloader, and Xinitrc. If you're overwhelmed by the myriad of logs in Linux, the "Manjaro Log Helper" compiles essential system logs in a simplified format. Finally, the graphical "Manjaro Settings Manager" streamlines the process of installing new kernels, among other tasks. These tools make Manjaro not just a distribution, but a comprehensive system management solution.
Pitfalls
It's counterintuitive that you should not use sudo with pamac, as doing so can cause issues with package installations. This is something I stumbled upon only after encountering problems with a package. Moreover, pamac does not issue a warning when run with sudo. It's documented in the Manjaro Wiki, but who reads documentation?
Conclusion
Manjaro offers a reliable, hassle-free Linux experience. Its strong package management, superior hardware compatibility, and seamless performance make it a standout choice for both novice and experienced users. It's a distribution I have no intention of leaving anytime soon.
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Version: stable
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-08-28
Votes: 9
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It works very well. Living a bit behind the Arch bleeding edge adds a layer of stability and consistency. It's Arch linux for people without an excess of free time to manage it, and it's stable branch has been able to skip over disasters affecting Arch and other, more upstream, derivatives (see the grub debacle last year). I've been daily driving it on my main PC for several years now, and have used it for all sorts of tasks for work and for play. I play current games without issue, I do some audio production work, coding, writing, image editing along with the more mundane browsing and video watching. A fluid experience throughout. One thing that's advised is reading the forum post whenever a stable update is deployed. They helpfully list any serious issues that need manual intervention and one can go there with questions or problems and get them fixed. It hasn't failed me yet, and I've come to especially appreciate the unique features Manjaro brings to the table that make management easy (namely kernel and driver management). I give it a solid 8 out of 10.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-08-25
Votes: 0
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When I discovered Manjaro 20.2.1, I reckoned it to be a the best Linux distribution since Ubuntu's debut back in 2004. Why have i rated it 1 at this time?
The KDE rotating desktop. This was a vital application switching tool for me as I run multiple applications this. The developers simply removed the functionality in an update. Then I visited the Manjaro forum where this removal was a subject of discussion.
The tone coming from the developers was as dictatorial and authoritarian as any 'pronouncement' issuing from Microsoft or Apple Inc.
Presently, I do not like where many Linuxen are going at the moment...and Manjaro .in the certain respects, illustrates this.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-08-20
Votes: 2
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I have been using Manjaro for 6 years.
I have encountered issues over the years but I can usually solve them with forum help.
I have had to re-install from scratch on two occasions.
The over all performance of the OS I believe is up there with the best.
I do however have an issue with the way problems are handled by the OS producers.
In June I encountered and issue after an update which left the OS struggling to open certain apps before the kettle boiled.
It is now August and The only way I could rectify it was from a simple work around from the forum pages. Surely Admins could have had this issue rectified between June and August in updates?
I will continue to use this trusty OS but am concerned it may be lacking the support it needs.
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-08-18
Votes: 1
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I know Manjaro's public image has taken some damage over the past few years. However, this is a very good distro for beginning and intermediate level users of Linux on the desktop. Moreover, it makes Arch installable and usable for the masses.
The installer worked very smoothly and quickly, even on some old hardware. I installed Manjaro onto a 10-year old Panasonic laptop and 10-year ols Sony laptop. I also plan to put it on a fairly new Intel NUC mini-pc.
One aspect that really sells this distro to me is SOFTWARE. With only a minimal of reading up online at Manjaro's site, I was able to get all the software that I need onto both computers. This contrasts with various misadventures with Ubuntu and its flavors giving very uneven results. And this was without even delving into Arch's AUR (which really requires some knowledge and caution). This is because Manjaro uses Pacman, Flatpak, and Snap. And yes, I had to draw on all three to get the apps I need for my daily tasks.
Using the XFCE DE with Manjaro keeps both the old Panasonic and the old Sony running smoothly. One could even switch to LXQT DE for even less use of resources.
Really, the longer you stay in Linux desktop computing, the more you need to consider the world of Arch Linux. But just jumping into Arch can be very daunting. Enter Endeavour and Manjaro. Both have been designed to make Arch Linux accessible to everyone.
One thing that slowed me up some was having to update and upgrade the distro after initial installation. First, I didn't know the commands to do that from the terminal (not the same as Debian or Ubuntu). I was very quickly informed by a Manjaro webpage that the command is: sudo pacman -Syu . On the second installation, I trusted the GUI updater to do it all. It worked fine, but it took me a lot longer to figure out what was going on than just using terminal and the correct command. Second, the main issue with doing the update and upgrade was just how many packages, cores, apps, etc. needed to be updated. It took longer than the initial installation. Still, everything went smoothly.
To conclude, I highly recommend this distro. I think it is a very good way to get ito the world of Arch Linux for the desktop along with Endeavour and deserves to be compared and contrasted with that distro (which I also highly recommend). I think getting to Manjaro sooner would have saved me a lot of time trying to track down and install certain programs--for example DevedeNG, for authoring DVDs. In the realm of Ubuntu desktops, this program wouldn't show up in software stores, and it proved very difficult to install due to unmet dependencies (which in many cases never could be met).
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-04
Votes: 20
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Manjaro Linux has been my favorite distro for a few years. I separated some pros and cons for you, to understand why I love it so much:
* Pros:
It has so many options of desktop environments: Plasma, Xfce, GNOME, Budgie, Cinnamon, MATE...
If you think the standard .iso (called full) is bloated, then you can check the minimal .iso in the downloads page, which comes with less software installed.
Manjaro is easy to install (Graphical installer Calamares) and also easy to use, you don't even need to use Terminal if you don't want to. But if you want to "play around", you have the great pacman package manager (from Arch Linux, the Manjaro's father) and the pacman.conf and mirrorlist configuration files. Speaking about mirrorlist, you can select the best mirrors for you, both graphically (via pamac - add/remove software), and via terminal, via pacman-mirrors command.
Manjaro uses a really stable rolling release system, it's hard to be broken.
It does not need manual user intervention, which is sometimes required in Arch Linux. The Manjaro team takes care of everything for you.
It has a graphical tool to manage kernels (install, remove...).
The user can also choose, on the boot screen, to boot with open source drivers or proprietary drivers.
* Cons:
There is none.
Well, sorry for possible english mistakes, it's not my mother tongue.
Best regards,
Felippe HD Linux.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-01
Votes: 5
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I just installed Manjaro to replace Ubuntu 22. After half year I have sound again, though it was a kernel v5 related problem. The booting time is 5 secs again instead of 2 mins. On Ubuntu zsys ate up all the space on /boot, so I was not able to update. With Manjaro the experience is totally different. As of applications, I think Manjaro offers at least three times as many applications in the software manager as Ubuntu. By choosing a new distro another aspect was that I wanted KDE instead of Gnome, because it looks better and I don't have a touch screen. So far Manjaro is a very good experience I think I'll keep it for years. The only thing I am worried about is rolling release, but it appears to be very stable atm.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-29
Votes: 7
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I tried Fedora, Ubuntu, and Mint before, but I wanted to try an Arch-based OS without investing a huge amount of time to make a personalized distro. So, I gave Manjaro a chance after hearing about it on a Linus Tech Tips YouTube video.
It’s working fine for me. The good wikis of Arch and Manjaro are really helpful for a noob like me to get things straight. And if you fail to set something up properly, just go on Manjaro’s forum - the guys there are really helpful. I also love the AUR; it has most of the software that anyone would need, and if it doesn’t, you can still use Snap and Flatpak.
Of course, there can be little annoying things and sometimes something doesn’t work as intended, but which of the distros I mentioned above don’t have these kinds of problems? I find Manjaro to be straightforward, noob-friendly, and still flexible.
I like it very much and would recommend it to anyone new to Linux.
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-07-20
Votes: 0
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What Manjaro is attempting to do is make Arch easier to install and manage for newbies, but it has problems with stability. I believe this is due to its choice to use custom repositories instead of the official ones, so unlike official Arch where bugs and security issues are fixed in a timely manner, packages in Manjaro are managed differently. Often you'll have to wait for a long time before bugs are fixed, just like it used to happen to me when using Debian. So what can I say, I have moved on to pure Arch and its been a stable experience with a very comparable install, on the same laptop.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-08
Votes: 13
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Previously, I used various versions of Linux Mint with which I had no problems except for shutdown problems. That's why I decided to try rolling release distro and after episodes with EndeavorOS and HefftorLinux, my choice fell on Manjaro.
Manjaro has been running seamlessly on 3 old laptops ( Intel ) for many years. Some time ago, installed on newer hardware ( Ryzen) for a person who had never had contact with any Linux, and it helped her forget about Windows without any problems. Truly great distro and very eye-friendly themes and wallpapers.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-05
Votes: 7
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Obligatory preface of using Linux for years, Distrohopping for about the last year. I have tried at length, the following.
1. Fedora for the most of the time.
2. Pop!OS
3. Debian.
4. Mint
5. Arch.
6. Ubuntu
I always found some program that didn't work on this distro or that distro so arch based distros were great cause AUR.
But I disliked the instability issues I had with straight from Arch repos.
I read not the best things about manjaro with certs expiring etc.. But i thought, why the hell not give it a go.
The held back packages seem to be working a treat if not just a peace of mind.
Highly recommended if you are interested in a distro that has quick response, fast updates and is more extensively tested before packages are release. obviously always check what you are installing before you install it, but it is an extra peace of mind knowing they are more extensively tested.
I saw someone post a screenshot of the filesystem creation of 2013 and they are still running Manjaro, had to fix their system a few times but they claimed it was from their own mistakes.
BTRFS + Backup before tweaking, you should be good. I will stay on this until the wheels fall off.
Gnome DE.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-04
Votes: 13
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Manjaro linux has given me an unparalleled experience, Manjaro linux has left me with acceptable ease and freedom, its store is one if not the easiest of all, it is a roling release and one of the few that has the linux 64 kernel and everything updated, it lets you download icon packs, themes, applications, etc. but by default it works very well compared to other linux distributions that come with less things and rarely resort to the terminal, its graphical interfaces are very stable even the most advanced interfaces unstable as kde plasma work perfect.End.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-04
Votes: 17
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Manjaro Linux has overcome its problems of the past and the Talos version is stable, particularly lively. I gave it another chance and I don't regret it.
Professional:
- High stability
- Staggering the bundle outputs relative to Arch adds stability
- Fewer but better tested updates compared to Arch.
- Software / hardware compatibility
- Good tools
- Good management of kernels (stay on the LTS 6.1 series)
Cons: As soon as Firefox has extensions, it is heavy on RAM usage, but that's common to most distros, including Arch
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-06-30
Votes: 1
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It's an OK distro. I used to love Manjaro when I used it like 2 years ago, but now I don't. Manjaro used to be stable and a system you can trust would keep working without any worries, however, I keep getting breaks in the system on different computers I install to.
I tried on my main desktop and a laptop I had lying around and both at one point just fails one way or another. For one thing, the desktop had a weird error with kernel modules missing?? I have an external wifi receiver that needs the 88x2bu kernel module for it to work and it failed to install for some reason and even updating the kernel was with errors.
There's also the occasional weird live usb experience you get when you boot it up enough times, all the pacman mirrors returns an error and you cannot temporarily install packages for tools or anything. They polished the UI a lot over the years but the underlying system inside can't keep up it seems. I can see why Endeavor has claimed the throne as #1 Arch distro. On Endeavour, even the 88x2bu module is loaded by default so that I can actually connect to wifi for the install process.
I don't think I'll come back to Manjaro after this one. Overall just a 5/10 experience.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-06-26
Votes: 5
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Has reclaimed its spot as the best Arch-based distro by a good margin. The Devs have really stepped up and shored up all the weaknesses that were in this distro. Manjaro is now pretty darn dependable, and slowly creeping closer to Debian. It was fun to use my first time, and even better now. Just waiting for the day that updates wont break the system(although honestly I believe a badly written program in AUR is responsible for trashing the system). I still like Manjaro because it has a massive software selection.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-12
Votes: 20
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I'd like to especially thank the people working on the Manjaro installer.
I was having a hard time getting a Veracrypted and encrypted Linux dual boot. The Ubuntu install almost got it. Then I tried a Manjaro KDE install. Manjaro detected the existing Windows partition and offer a menu option to install to another partition. All other Linux distros I tried simply wanted to grab the entire storage device. Ubuntu had a menu selection to co-install, but it seemed to have trouble with the Veracrypt encrypted Windows. Sure, you can manually set this up in the partitioning menu. Anyway, the Manjaro installer got the GRUB all properly set for the Veracrypted Windows.
Once Manjaro is installed, the Manjaro GRUB menu is encrypted so to boot Manjaro it's one password and your booted. To boot Windows, you need to enter the Linux encryption password to get to the GRUB menu, select Windows and then enter the Veracrypt password when prompted. I set both passwords are the same for me. If there is a next time, I'll try to see if there's an easy way to avoid encrypting the GRUB.
Dual booting encrypted Win 11 and encrypted Manjaro, fast, smooth, and flawless.
Operating System: Manjaro Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.27.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.106.0
Qt Version: 5.15.9
Kernel Version: 6.1.31-2-MANJARO (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-09
Votes: 14
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About as stable as plain Arch.
No hassle at setup.
After years of trying almost any distro there are only very few things left, i have really in use.
Debian for small things.. (LAN Microserver, VM, Containers)
Alma Linux - as CentOS replacement - (Secure Web Server)
Manjaro KDE- As daily driver on Laptops Workstations ( hasslefree install, fast, beautyful, runs almost any software/package)
Maybe not the choice for every usecase.
(Like every Arch Distribution Updated Packages may cause Problems)
Thanks to anyone supporting the Manjaro Project.
I really like it.
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-09
Votes: 34
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-I Have been distro hopping for quite some time now in my quest to find the distro best suited to my very normal usage. Why did I choose Manjaro to be my selected distro for long term and permanent use?
-It just works. Install was easy, organized, efficient without vague instructions or issues.
-Software was easy to set up and configure. Choosing new programs or kernels is easy and straightforward. Nothing mysterious or vague about what you need to do to customize your installation. You don't need to use arcane arch terminal commands.
-Everything just works. The updates come frequently enough that the system always seems to be optimized for a balance of performance and stability. Quite impressive!
-I am using Manjaro Cinnamon in a dual boot with Windows 11 and the juxtaposition is noticeable---Manjaro runs rings around Win 11 in almost every regard. And you don't need to worry about sneaky software that tracks and monitors your every move.
-Just as a sidenote--I have had Manjaro installed for over 2 years now and the performance and stability just keep getting better and better. Manjaro is so good and so reliable it almost gets boring---except it doesn't because everything is so solid.
-Try it---I think you will like it and be happy you switched. Congrats to the Manjaro team for their diligence and hard work with making this a world class distribution!!
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-07
Votes: 24
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Simply the most suited to me out of all that I have tried.
Up to date, reliable, innovative, great performance.
After distro hopping for a few years I stayed on Fedora for quite awhile, then their live boot shim issue which affected some systems including mine was allowed through 2 versions which IMO is disrespectful to users having those system.
Yes there was a work around, but that wasn't ideal.
I jumped ship and landed on Manjaro, I was instantly impressed with the performance of use and of the speed of updates, I should have jumped earlier.
Well done to the Manjaro team, even with a few questionable hiccups I have read about you guys/gals have redeemed yourself gracefully.
Thanks.
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Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-06-04
Votes: 6
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Manjaro Linux is a stable bleeding edge rolling release that is claimed to be more tested than Arch Linux because it performs some additional testing before releasing the updates. It is beginner-friendly as it comes with all the basic packages and is ideal for those who are entirely new to the Linux ecosystem, as it’s designed explicitly for ease of use. Manjaro is simple, straightforward and easy to understand, without the usual configuration headaches that go along with a Linux installation.
You don't need to be a master of Arch to use an Arch-like distro. I appreciate having the flexibility of Arch with the refinements of a tuned distribution like Ubuntu. Plus it supports BRTFS out of the box...what more could you want?
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Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-02
Votes: 8
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So far i really love it.
Running on my Zephyrus G14 and everything works out of the box. Lutris works, Steam works, GPU drivers, Network... everything.
Love the System Settings program with Info Center and Processes. Lots of configuration done in a simple interface.
Had Pop_Os! as my daily driver and it had some problems here and there. Very limited configuration options. This one is in a different league. Only thing I havent found yet is how to switch graphics cards.
Nevertheless I`m really impressed and finally found a system that you dont have to struggle with setup for basic use but is not basic.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-01
Votes: 11
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I am running an old server as a daily driver.
So only a very limited onboard vga HD by default. so I needed a GPU. I have an Nvidia gtx 1050.
Only a select few distros would even show a GUI on boot. I went from one live distro to another trying to find the best suit.
MX, pop and Manjaro were the best at detection and autoconfigure the GPU.
But manjaro/KDE was the best in other ways. It ran my bluetooth better, it allows flatpacks and AUR with a click and all the packages are several versions ahead of the others.
I have tried manjaro before but it really is the best now.
I usually use Arch but after installing and tyring to get the wayland to use may GPU card for hours and then Bluetooth for hours, for what? to try to get is as good as manjaro?
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-22
Votes: 38
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As a total noob in Linux land, I can say that I'm surprised about how polished this distro feels. I run Manjaro KDE on a 10 year old laptop whiteout any problems. Updating goes fine here, despite some reactions from other users who had problems. It rather feels kinda boring because I haven't got any trouble, lol. Couldn't say that from WIN...
RAM consumption is low and most of the packages are pre-installed. Installing additional packages is easy with pamac GUI.
My laptop only uses intel graphics which works well out of the box. For people who are scared of a rolling release version and the "Arch-thing", I would advice waiting a day or two to perform the update, after the update appears on your screen.
Or read the forum announcement about the update.
You have haters and lovers, but I think Manjaro is a great distro for all sorts of people. Beginner and longtime users. Especially the KDE version. I think it is the most polished one from all distro's but that's my opinion.
My 2 cents
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Version: 22.1.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-21
Votes: 9
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Manjaro Linux is a popular Linux distribution that offers many advantages. One of its main positive points is its ease of use. Thanks to its user-friendly installer and intuitive user interface, even computer novices can adopt it without much difficulty. In addition, Manjaro Linux benefits from an active community that provides excellent support and regular updates, ensuring system stability and security.
Another major advantage of Manjaro Linux is its compatibility with many software applications. It benefits from an extensive software repository, which makes it easy to install and update applications. In addition, through its use of the XFCE, KDE Plasma or GNOME desktop environment, Manjaro Linux offers an elegant and customizable interface, thus meeting the needs and preferences of each user.
However, despite its many advantages, Manjaro Linux also has a few drawbacks. First, due to its Arch Linux-based nature, it can sometimes be unstable or experience hardware compatibility issues. While the Manjaro community is working hard to resolve these issues, it is important to note that this distribution may not be suitable for users looking for an extremely stable and reliable solution.
In addition, although Manjaro Linux offers a wide selection of software, there may be delays in the availability of the latest versions of applications. Therefore, if you need to access the latest features or work with specific software, you may need to look for alternative solutions or seek to install the desired software using other methods.
In conclusion, Manjaro Linux is a user-friendly and powerful Linux distribution, suitable for beginners and advanced users alike. Its ease of use, active community and wide range of software make it an attractive choice for many users. However, it is important to keep in mind possible stability and hardware compatibility issues as well as possible delays in the availability of the latest software versions.
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Version: 22.1.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-21
Votes: 2
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2014 - when I used Manjaro 8.10 on a 32bit laptop, I wrote "AOK" on the CD case. That was a good year.
2020 - I realized that all the 'popular' 'modern' distros are over-loaded with techno-crap that I have absolutely no use for.
So,, when my old Apple iMAC boiled-over, (new fan$ repair) I added Linux MINT "EFI" which works alongside Apple "APFS".
Thats techno-speak about the ability to pass data between AppleOS & Linux. Plus, it works !
2023 - I was gifted iMAC OS12.6 27" screen, (means I don't need new glasses) and loaded SEVERAL new distros to duplicate my old iMAC. That was a three-week impossible task. I bought a 500GB USB HD as data backup. plus six 32GB USB 'flash' drives for the downloaded distros. (USB plugs are far better than DVD-RW) Especially since iMacs no longer have a cd/dvd drive.
That's when I found this old "AOK" CD. Checked DistroWatch, downloaded a new flash drive.... and here I am.
To be fair - I favor Xfce without office/games/browser/players/etc/etc. The new software manager PaMac is top-notch.
I wish you could see my 27" desktop, there's nothing to question "whats this?".
It scored 9 Pros, 1 Con. (One of those pre-packaged programs crashed.) No problem.
..........One of those six flash drives is clearly marked "AOK".
Performance ? No contest. In fact, Manjaro seems a click faster than iMac's Monteray.
Ahead ? Next task is replace brand-new HP laptop Windows with Linux. (the owner likes my desktop !)
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Version: stable
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-05-13
Votes: 0
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As an end user, my experience with Manjaro was unfortunately negative. The installation process was initially smooth, but once I started to configure the system, I found it to be quite frustrating. I encountered numerous device incompatibilities that made it difficult to get things working properly. For example, my graphics card was not supported, and I had to manually install the drivers, which was a time-consuming process.
Furthermore, I ran into numerous software bugs that made the user experience less than optimal. I frequently encountered crashes and freezes, and some applications did not work at all. I also experienced broken packages that caused issues with the system's stability.
Another problem I faced was that Manjaro's repository was not always in sync with Arch's. This made it difficult to install some packages that were available in the Arch repositories, but not in Manjaro's. Overall, while Manjaro has some appealing features, my experience with it was frustrating due to the various device incompatibilities, software bugs, and package management issues that I encountered.
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-07
Votes: 5
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Manjaro Linux
I am typing this online in two minutes from boot with Manjaro Linux.
Well done to Manjaro Linux.
No messing about, just software that works, and works first go!
Thank you!
Not sure what the women on this page really want but they're saying that if I contact them they will send me nice photos of themselves.
Hmm!
I'd prefer if these photo model women go help the software developers producing unusable or messy Linux ISOs!
Not sure Why? I can't find some programs I need, in Manjaro, that I would normally see and install on other versions of Linux..???
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Version: 22.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-28
Votes: 3
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Manjaro MATE 22.1
Update from 22 to 22.1 went smootly, didn't see any differences. As always nice user experience.
In this update there were generated 3 .pacnew files (pacman.conf, pamac.conf, grub)
there was nothing serious, for grub was added `show submodules` option
for pamac new option `to install updates without internet connection`
and for pacman 2 options `ilovecandy` and `parallel downloads`.
user can safely ignore .pacnew files, or to merge them with her configuration.
other than that, as always all the packages were updated to latest versions.
So review:
IMHO MATE is the best desktop, and Manjaro packages & configures it well, the themes are nice (both Matcha-Dark & Matcha-Light)
the settings apps are good, you have `MATE Tweak` and qt tweaker among other things
And Manjaro tools are good:
- you can choose to keep linux 6.1 LTS kernel or switch to latest 6.2 with `manjaro kernels manager`
- you can install additional language packs for Firefox, Thunderbird & Libreofffice with `manjaro language packs manager`
it is nice.
Also bluetooth widget is configured for you and switched off (yes EndeavourOS you are weird not to do this)
And `Pamac` is very cool thing.
`Pamac` has a nice GUI app which manages packages for you, it is easy to use, and you can enable AUR if you want.
Then `Pamac` GUI can be used to install packages from AUR, which is cool.
Also it is possible to install 2 plugins for pamac (libpamac-snap-plugin, libpamac-flatpak-plugin)
And if you do, then pamac will become a GUI for pacman, aur, snap, flatpak - WHICH IS VERY cool.
Also pamac has a CLI with nice apt like interface
so instead of `sudo pacman -Syu` you can write in pamac `sudo pamac upgrade` which is very easy.
cause pacman by default is cryptic.
SO manjaro is doing everything right... and Manjaro MATE edition is very easy to use and performant,
you don't need to waste time to polish MATE like you need to do with XFCE,
and MATE is still lightweight so it is a win win to use Manjaro MATE instead of Manjaro XFCE for this reason.
Pros:
-easy to use
-lightweight
-the best desktop experience on linux (IMHO, been using it for 17 years, hate GNOME 3+ redesign, don't like KDE complexity & bugginess, don't like mac desktop -> SO MATE)
-it is full featured desktop (no need to waste time like in Manjaro XFCE to configure it if you want good && at the same time lightweight desktop)
-the default apps in MATE are cool, and have a lot of features. (they are much better than gnome ones, and better than XFCE ones)
- MATE file manager(`Caja` is much better, than Gnome file manager `Nautilus` -> which was designed for idiots in mind with its feature removal and redesigns between the versions)
Cons:
-Mate is developed in a very `tranquilo` chilling way.
-cause of that wayland support is long time ahead
-wayland features are half implemented
(but still MATE is deskop number 3 in this aspect after Gnome & KDE. XFCE for example only started wayland root for some apps. Other desktops are simply ignoring Wayland)
- A huge amout of functionality is done in Compiz, which isn't packaged by default
-Build in manager Marco is very simplistic and lacks features such as zoom.
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Version: 22.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-27
Votes: 21
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I have used Manjaro xfce for years with very few problems, all of which were easily solved using the forum. I decided to try the KDE version and I love it. Fast download and fast and easy install. Performance on par with the xfce version but with plasma shine! I installed it on 3 different laptops. 10, 8 and 5 years old, with each working perfectly. I even installed it on an old Toshiba Chromebook 2, works perfectly on it as well. Many thanks to the Manjaro team, this edition is truly a winner. Will install on my friends machines as well, they consider me their IT expert, LOL.
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-04-24
Votes: 0
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This thing is a giant mess. Plagued with issues such as performance and stability. You never know what you're going to get after some updates as well. Par for the course though with any Arch based system which is the reason I stay away from those.
Manjaro advertises as fast and user-friendly Arch based system so my curiosity took a hold. As I expected, this was not my experience. There also is no such thing in the world of Arch. You should know something about Arch to use Arch and arm yourself with the amount of constant maintaining required.
I use to be one that would install something and accept the challenge of its shortcomings. These days, I just want to install it and use it. No customization. No overhauling of any type. So is stick with Kubuntu.
I do like to check things out though from time to time. Manjaro just has to many issues and complications. So it's a giant pass for me,
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Version: 22.1.0
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-04-23
Votes: 0
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What is it with Linux distros and two monitors, all goes well until you want to change default monitor, and the NVIDIA drivers crash, or jumble the screens, 20 years now and linux cannot do multiple monitors out of the box.
I am using an NVIDIA gt 750 about 7 years old that works perfectly with win 10, but has failed to run two monitors successfully, on KDE manjaro, Kubuntu, linux mint, MX linux, Ubuntu and Cinnimanubuntu, in the past week.
How can it be after all these years linux cannot run dual monitors and better the DOS. Don't keep blaming the user, fix the issues if you want people to share Linux with you.
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Version: 22.1.0
Rating: 3
Date: 2023-04-22
Votes: 0
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Hi
I installed Manjaro (KDE Plasma version) because it is a distribution that is very popular in forums and other linuxian discussion places. I admit that it is attractive on several points, including the ease of installation and the pre-installed software package that satisfies the most common needs. I tested it after a resident installation on an external hard drive (Seagate), but I gave up after a few days because my bash scripts don't work properly even though I changed the shell as it should be since zsh is active by default in Manjaro. Some will argue that zsh is more this or more that, it doesn't matter, for me, as far as Manjaro is concerned the result is the same with zsh, sh or bash: zero.
I use a dual boot Windows 10 / Mint 20.3 machine where my scripts work perfectly. Same thing on 2 other laptops also equipped with Windows / Mint 21 for one of them and Windows / Mint 21.1 for the other.
Finally, on my "reference machine" equipped with 4 OS: Mint 21.1 / Siduction / Garuda Raptor Dr460nized and Windows 10 (which is rotting quietly because I haven't set foot on it for years), all my bash scripts work without any problem. On this point Manjaro is out of order and I don't have the time or the desire to play around with the possible assembly bullshit of the distribution. So, ciao Manjaro, I'm "changing cremerie". Instead, I installed MX-Linux (also in KDE version), and although the software package is a bit messy and overcrowded, MX is a very responsive Linux in all uses and responds correctly to my scripts.
In short: whether it's Debian, Arch or Ubuntu/Mint, the job is done EXCEPT with Manjaro. Look for the error... if you feel like it.
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Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-04-11
Votes: 0
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I had high hopes for the latest version of Manjaro 2301 MATE. I have used Manjaro on and off since 2015.
Pros: Easy install even though it took a long time compared to other Arch based distros. Able to install 3 very important packages which I use every day.
Cons: Dark theme (Ugh!) in the sub-menus which I couldn't figure out how to change it and didn't have time to find out how to change it to something lighter. I also use flash drives every day which are formatted as FAT32 file systems. For some odd reason Manjaro would not mount any of my flash drives but gave the error that "filesystem type vfat" was invalid. I also received this same error with Alma Linux but not with Rocky Linux! I really don't have time to scour the Internet to resolve errors like this which is ludicrous. I want something that "just works"! So once again Manjaro bites the dust!
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Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-01
Votes: 10
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After some problem a year ago i ditched Manjaro for a few weeks for Endeavour.
And it took only a few weeks until the system became unusable.
Certainly fixable, but no, thanks. I want my PC to work without permanently paying attention, as it is required by Arch or Endeavour.
So I went back to Manjaro KDE and was impressed:
Well designed and immaculate hardware recognition. Even the driver for my stone age nvidia card was correctly identified and installed out of the box. None of the many distributions I have tried has been able to pull that one off so far.
Manjaro is by far the most pleasant solution for someone who wants to experience whats coming up near the edge of development, without wasting too much time with maintenance.
For daily productive use Debian stable is always my main OS, though.
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Version: stable
Rating: 3
Date: 2023-03-30
Votes: 0
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There is no real advantage behind using Manjaro over Arch. In fact, Arch is far more stable, has an exceedingly reliable management and software developer team who take accountability for their distribution. Manjaro on the other hand, while it does make installing the system easier, they do unfortunately have a very casual attitude towards the problems their users face. They don't take it seriously enough. I am not a Manjaro user anymore, I quit using it many years ago because contrary to popular opinion, I found it quite buggy and their forums did not address any of my issues. So I learnt how to install Arch. I was shocked at how stable Arch was, way more stable than Manjaro. I did not have to reinstall my Arch system, and ended up using it as my production machine for over 4 straight years and counting.
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Version: 22.0.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-24
Votes: 14
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I absolutley love Manjaro.
Best Hardware recognition of all Distros. Everything works on my Laptop.
Fn Keys, Brightness, Wifi, Bluetooth, Printing, dual Graphcis.
I use KDE and am happy with it.
It is beautiful, fast, stable and not does not need a lot of RAM. (about 700MB) after Boot.
With Manjaro i got my first contact with Arch.
For testing i have plain Arch on my main Machine now... But i miss the Manjaro Theming and it was a lot of work to get the same functionality like Manjaro. TimeShift, Other OS in GRUB Bootloader.....
Thank you Manjaro Team for your great work. Keep it up.
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Latest Reviews
Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-25
Votes: 99
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Using Manjaro for over 3 years.... I love it, and I like Pamac over Pacman.. I give it 10 because I find the distro to be quite stable and also like the default configurations and programs that come with it.
I run it on KDE plasma, and I easily configure it to what I need. I use this for my day to day work and I am software engineer. I also use it on my personal computer.
My recommendation is that you try to install big programs that have sub-dependency using Flathub and install small programs like md5sum using pamac.
If you cannot find something from pamac, you can use the search command or use the build flag which will build it from AUR.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 12
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Been rocking Manjaro since 2015 cant remember the versio but have loved it from day one.... used to be a linux mint user but i akways wanted to be able to update to newest software without reinstalling system. Now if i can get last 2 pieces of to very unique windows programs to work will switch my desktop over to Manjaro at 100 percent but now laptop have for years now running Manjaro at 100 percent and not going back. Huge Kde fan so the Kde plasma version is my choice of desktop for me. For me only bad thing i can say is getting my HP.Laserjet to.properly scan and work would be a great help.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 95
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Happily running Manjaro! No problem updating or breaking my system.
My pro tips:
Do NOT Add/Remove Software via Manjaro.
Instead, Use FLAHUB to install apps. It is standalone apps and there is no worry to break any system component or cause incompatibilities while upgrade or updating via flathub.
Everything just work from Flathub. Firefox, LibreOffice...etc.
I give Manjaro 10/10 because everything pretty much works flawlessly. OS is running the latest and greatest kernel..
Manjaro + Flathub = Best Linux distro :-)
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-05
Votes: 30
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After decades of using Windows, I found my way to Linux. As a beginner, it was not easy to find the right distribution to replace Windows 10. The Linux bible by Michael Kofler, trade journals and websites were my helpers. Many things lead you into the Debian/Ubuntu world. However, Ubuntu sometimes takes very strange detours. Debian for beginners is still a no go. Linux Mint was able to inspire me for a few years. I was never really happy with MX-Linux or XFCE. I only felt really liberated and updated with Linux Manjaro version 17, which was a big leap forward for me without losing the stability of the Debian world. For me, KDE narrowly won the race ahead of Gnome on the desktop. Defensively rolling is a great idea and if you slowly get to know your way around, you can set up a dual boot system with all devices (decades old or new) in just a few minutes and use other operating systems at the same time.
After years, there are still many more operating systems to try out. Fedora, opensuse or others that occupy the top spots temporarily or long-term, but none of them have been able to separate me from Manjaro in the productive area, not even Arch as the original or EndeavorOS as another fork. Now I'm very happy with version 24, which runs very smoothly and securely from the very old Acer8943G to the current XMG machine.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-04
Votes: 1
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It's Arch, what more do I really need to say. My only reason for not giving a 10 is that I would like for an easier tool to install system wide gtk theme packs on the gnome edition.
I have a fully functioning desktop, I have installed my own themes and setup everything I could possibly need. I use a hp pavilion laptop and works with snappier performance in comparison to the former Windows 11 that ground to a halt.
Good rock solid system, regular updates and of course access to aur repo.
I think the gnome edition is the best for my work flow, kde is to flashy for my liking and gets in the way
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-05-28
Votes: 4
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I have praised this distro after quite a bit of use. But serious problem with the updates continues. Time and time again I have had to download the latest version and reinstall. It's going well until there's a big upgrade, then everything happens! The last major upgrade was a disaster for me. After restarting the machine after completing the upgrade via the package manager, the kde desktop's screen size became incredibly large and it was not possible to start any programs or system tools!
The system works well and then there are updates and something goes seriously wrong. Version 23 kde plasma worked great after installation, but it wouldn't turn off completely! When I looked for a solution via google, most of the answers were something that only very technical users could fix. No, this Manjaro seems to remain in the test pit! I would rather choose a more stable system that you can trust and that works all the time.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 0
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Manjaro is a rolling release distro, which means that, in theory, you should always have the latest updates. However, in the case of Manjaro, "in theory" really does apply. Manjaro often holds packages for a couple of weeks (sometimes even longer), while the Arch User Repository (AUR) releases new versions almost immediately. If you have both repositories active, then good luck! Rolling release in Manjaro means that sooner or later, you will encounter a situation where a newer package requires a component that has not yet been released because it's being held back. Over the last few years, Manjaro has also had issues with updating their keys—I've experienced this about four times.
Unless there's a problem with a laptop equipped with Nvidia graphics (especially with the KDE variant) that prevents the UI from booting up, Manjaro is fast and stable. Usually, though, something goes awry within a couple of years, perhaps leaving you unable to perform updates for two weeks. And although the Manjaro/Arch forums are quite reliable and extensive, resolving anything on Manjaro is a long haul. Often, it's faster just to reinstall the entire system. Basically, you must not forget to update your system as soon as an update or a new package is released. If you do not do that, you will end up in a sticky situation pretty quickly.
Manjaro is a good, swift, and stable distribution UNTIL something goes wrong. These days, I can no longer recommend Manjaro, even though I used it for four years. Want Arch? Install Arch. Can't install Arch but still want a rolling release? Go for EndeavourOS. Are you a beginner, or have you decided to permanently leave Windows 11 and dual boot behind and don't need a rolling release? Opt for Linux Mint or Mx Linux. However, if you need a machine for work and don't have the time or inclination to troubleshoot, then steer clear of Manjaro. It was once a very solid distribution, but today it seems to live off its past glory.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 0
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I tried to install Manjaro 24.0 KDE it along a Fedora.
Once again it is a disaster : took away the boot, and any attempt to fix it was to blick my system : had to reinstall Fedora
By contrast Debian install along fedora (or other) does not exhibit this poroblem : it also uses Calmares... but a lot better !
Else, yes, Manjaro KDE (desktop) is impressive, but I do prefer the simplicity of MATE desktop, not or hardly avalaible from 3rd parties.
Suggestion to the quite good Manjaro team : pay a bit more attention to the installer, espcially in "custom install" so instgalling Manjaro along any other distro is a breeze, with common /boot and /home partitions.
Else yes, the previous version of Manjaro MATE, was good : grade 8.5 from what I saw, if not the installer
AG
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-23
Votes: 24
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Of all the distros out there, I was seduced by Manjaro after decades using Windows. Manjaro makes me have good feelings when I use it and I have never had any problems with it. I like using Gnome more because of the workflow but Manjaro's KDE made me change my mind. I'm very happy to be able to migrate to a solid, easy-on-the-eyes, stable and fast Linux distro. Congratulations to everyone at Manjaro for offering such a well-finished and easy-to-use product. Long live Manjaro and may its qualities be promoted more quickly and passionately as it deserves all the praise possible as it is not an option to any other system, for me it has become a standard to be followed.
De todas as distro que há eu fui seduzido pelo Manjaro depois de décadas usando Windows. Manjaro me faz ter bons sentimentos quando o uso e nunca tive nenhum tipo de problema com ele. Gosto mais de usar Gnome por causa do workflow mas o KDE do Manjaro me fez mudar de idéia. Estou muito feliz por poder migrar para uma distro Linux sólida e bonita aos olhos, estável e rápida. Parabén a todos do Manjaro por oferecer um produto tão bem acabado e de fácil utilização. Vida longa ao Manjaro e que suas qualidades sejam divulgadas com mais rapidez e paixão pois merece todo o elogio possível pois não é uma opção a qualquer outro sistema, para mim se tornou um padrão a ser seguido.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-21
Votes: 8
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version: stable. As Manjaro is rolling, mine just rolled to 24.0.0.
I have been using Manjaro as a main distro of choice now for about 5 years, time flies, it feels like 2 years maybe. Manjaro is one of only two distros that I would recommend, ever, period.
I use the community edition with Cinnamon desktop, not their 3 main editions. I have tried over and over to run Xcfe, KDE or Gnome - nope. They don't work for me :) Once you have worked with a real desktop, the other fall short. I could write a book, but that is not the point in this review. In short, some of my concerns have become more focused and vindicated with KDE Plasma 6 and the new Gnome disaster which dumbs down app after app (File, File Roller and many more now).
Manjaro Pros:
Makes Arch installable for non-basement dwellers. [ PS: on an Arch forum, never let them know you are running a derivative and not pure, pure Arch - unless you like be be sworn at. Unfortunately I am serious. ]
Software is up to date, system is stable.
Cinnamon is a pleasure.
Staggeringly massive choice of software. { exception: see Cons }
Manjaro Cons:
All those updates chew data / bandwidth. Not for anyone on a limited, metered or unstable connection.
Beware in the AUR, there are many packages that are rubbish.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-20
Votes: 8
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Last realese 24 with KDE, good work on old pc with i3 2100 + 2gb ram and 120 gb ssd. System start fastest but littebit freezes because need more ram. I hope the ssd will not fail and you will be able to sit on this release for a year.
Mint not started on this pc configuration. Manjaro KDE good for custom and much userfriendly, have all soft when u need discord/teamsppeak and etc.
Pros:
*Stable
*Good optimization
*Work on potatoe pc
Cons:
*Tor doesn't work, trouble with mirror and not started.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-19
Votes: 2
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Manjaro gives all the goodies of Arch with a more user friendly installation and less maintenance overhead. Easy to manage Hybrid video Cards. I don´t mind using either of these two distros, however I would definitely have more time to focus on other areas of day to day life than maintaining the OS. When it comes to the pamac package manager is great, easy to use and even auto completes command arguments for you, that's pretty helpful to check the hep documentation for the package manager. Manjaro is my daily driver, I have been using KDE plasma and love it. The only thing I would love is native support for Hybrid cards in wayland, but I know this is a global concern not in scope for manjaro community.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-19
Votes: 10
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Out of all popular distros with Gnome desktop I have tried so far including Ubuntu, Fedora, EndevourOS, MxLinux, Debian, this is perhaps the best one.
To be fair, Fedora is close. However, Manjaro wins because:
Runs latest Linux kernel.
Gnome desktop detected all hardware works for my laptop unless EndevourOS or MxLinux failing to detect bluetooth.
The webpages loads up extremely fast.
The rolling release means no re-installation of OS in next release of Fedora or Ubuntu.
Keep up the good work! Manjaro
10/10
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-16
Votes: 6
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Manjaro provides a solid distribution model for a certain subset of applications.
I do not recommend it for everybody and there is no perfect solution for too high expectations. However if you are in the need of software such as for example vmware horizon and the microsoft fonts Manjaro you will need to enable AUR support. And Manjaro still delivers a reliable and balanced user experience with that.
AUR on the other hand is mostly unreviewed open platform and behaves just like that. You can install whatever packages you like, but there is no guarantee this will work out as you may wish for.
Sure there is a few "nuts and bolts" affecting the visual appearance. Like with every Linux distribution once you get familiar with how to solve situations where the package database broke you may even enjoy Manjaro over long time.
For me it is one of the most stable distributions out there after >6 years.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-05-15
Votes: 6
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I started my Linux journey with Knoppix, then moved on to Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Xubuntu. After my *buntu escapades, I ended up using Manjaro Linux for four years.
Manjaro Linux is a solid distribution if you are not a complete beginner. It's a good choice for those who want an Arch-based distro but find installing Arch akin to an RPG quest.
Manjaro is a rolling release distro, which means that, in theory, you should always have the latest updates. However, in the case of Manjaro, "in theory" really does apply. Manjaro often holds packages for a couple of weeks (sometimes even longer), while the Arch User Repository (AUR) releases new versions almost immediately. If you have both repositories active, then good luck! Rolling release in Manjaro means that sooner or later, you will encounter a situation where a newer package requires a component that has not yet been released because it's being held back. Over the last few years, Manjaro has also had issues with updating their keys—I've experienced this about four times.
Unless there's a problem with a laptop equipped with Nvidia graphics (especially with the KDE variant) that prevents the UI from booting up, Manjaro is fast and stable. Usually, though, something goes awry within a couple of years, perhaps leaving you unable to perform updates for two weeks. And although the Manjaro/Arch forums are quite reliable and extensive, resolving anything on Manjaro is a long haul. Often, it's faster just to reinstall the entire system. Basically, you must not forget to update your system as soon as an update or a new package is released. If you do not do that, you will end up in a sticky situation pretty quickly.
Manjaro is a good, swift, and stable distribution UNTIL something goes wrong. These days, I can no longer recommend Manjaro, even though I used it for four years. Want Arch? Install Arch. Can't install Arch but still want a rolling release? Go for EndeavourOS. Are you a beginner, or have you decided to permanently leave Windows 11 and dual boot behind and don't need a rolling release? Opt for Linux Mint or Mx Linux. However, if you need a machine for work and don't have the time or inclination to troubleshoot, then steer clear of Manjaro. It was once a very solid distribution, but today it seems to live off its past glory.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-05-14
Votes: 1
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I have praised this distro after quite a bit of use. But serious problem with the updates continues! Time and time again I have had to download the latest version and reinstall. It's going well until there's a big upgrade, then everything happens! The last major upgrade on 14-05-2024 was a disaster for me. After restarting the machine after completing the upgrade via the package manager, the kde desktop's screen size became incredibly large and it was not possible to start any programs or system tools!
As I said, this is not the first time things have gone seriously wrong after upgrades. But for me it will be the last with Manjaro, I have installed Deepin 20.9 again, it works as it should, even after upgrades!
Ambulatory distro! Yes, it is possible. But does it work in the long run? Answer no.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-13
Votes: 12
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Best update ever! Love using Manjaro XFCE as my OS. Its truly stable, better than ubuntu in my opinion. Must try it out.
Expecially the Xfce version if it. ALthough Gnome is also amazing as is KDE but in my opinion I have used so many distros and never seen such a beautiful Xfce layout out of the box. My system is very responsive although i use a resourceful desktop i still prefer using XFCE. One advise to new users of Manjaro from my side, yes do not use this distro from an outlook of Arch. Too much tinkering in any distro leads to its destablizing, this has been my constant experience. Manjaro is no exception to this. Use this Distro keeping this in mind. You may do all kinds of theming and personalization but touching core components of a desktop environment will lead to problems. So avoid it. Like Arch this distro is not a bleeding edge distro and they happen to stall many packages to test them before roll out. Althought there is much outrage for thisin linux comunity but i understand why people complain about it. Many old users of Manjaro loved this distro as an easy to install Arch system. Manjaro devs changing there stratagies of HALT & ROLL to keep the system more stabler than Arch is not welcomed by many old users. Mostly when using AUR there lies many problems because of this stratagy of Halt & Roll. Still if as a user with fresh outlook, when i compare this distro with others like MX LInux as in XFCE, Ubuntu with slow snap packages and fedora with Nvidia install problems then I feel good about choosing Manjaro Xfce as my daily driver.
Thansk for patient listening!
Indradyumna Dasa
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-07
Votes: 10
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I think I'll stay on manjaro, because it just works lol
I've tried alot of distros before debian, mint, arch, opensuse and even gentoo and each of those distros all have some sort of problems that i just really dont want to spend my time fixing. That is until ive tried manjaro, with the automatic update mode i can just go on and do my thing and not give a mind about the rest of the system knowing that it wont break on me and stuff. Using linux is about the freedom of software choices, choosing the ones that sits with you best. Kudos to the manjaro devs
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-02
Votes: 14
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Using manjaro since 2011. Tried other distros before but moved to manjaro as it became available.
Always keep a clonezilla image of the boot-efi and system partitions to go back to after an problematic upgrade. The developers and community are quick to fix problems once reported.
Easy to customise and maintain.
Gnumeric spreadsheet with python scripting and abiword for word processing are essential tools.
Can install the free version of Softmaker Office suite but an upgrade is recommended to unlock all the features. However, can do everything with Gnumeric and abiword.
Have to compile mesa for efficient video playback on processors with graphics capability.
Dedicated graphics with H264 and H265 support can use the free mesa.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-04-27
Votes: 2
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worst distro i ever saw much buggier than arch if u want an arch based distro just use artix or arch DO NOT EVER USE MANJARO this is the biggest mistake i have ever made!it was so buggy even after 2 days of fixing it and a fresh install
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-18
Votes: 10
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Long over due! I like Manjaro a lot! I've been using it for 3 years. I started with Linux Mint & Manjaro & can honestly say out of near 30 distros I have & tried. Manjaro ranks at the top. Why? It is the main one of the arch distro's I use that I have not had to re-install over 1x or multiple times. BlueStar, I chucked after 2 plus reinstalls. Endeavour hangs on by a thread (lots of tweaks in recent times to keep the updates working), Garuda, I have re-installed several times & had issues with updates. Reborn has been re-installed after issues at least 2 times. ArcoLinux is a good one after Manjaro. Mabox is a close 2nd. I like Manjaro so much I have the gnome, budgie, cinnamon, mate, kde & xfce on separate external drives.
It is fast, & with the right tweaking-choices with apps, keeps running smoothly. I'm more careful about the repositories now than when I first started & was like the proverbial "kid in the candy store". I use different browsers & they work well on Manjaro. Not had any "unsolvable issues" so far.
I'm happily giving a 10!!!!
If I had gone by the negative things said about arch for a newbie, I would have missed out on this "terrific" distro. I use Nobara, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Reborn, Zorin 16.3 & now 17, Rhino, Debian, Cachy OS, Sparky, Parrot, Kubuntu, Peppermint, Gecko, Alma & MXLinux as well as windows 10 & 11. That shared, Manjaro is at the top for me in using & endurance. Many "thanks" to all those working hard on it!!!!!
Sincerely-D.C.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 4
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I used to be a distro hopper on my laptop. Something like 2 years ago, I decided to go for Arch and started with Garuda. It was all together ok, but half-baked, with frequent problems after updates. Furthermore, the design was awful. I don't understand this hype about “dragonized” desktops or RGB colors. It's the tramp stamp of the gamer communities and looks ridiculous. I was fed up with Garuda after 6 months and tried Manjaro. Didn't regret it at all! Never had any unsolvable issues. It has a good community and documentation. Sure, you still better learn how Arch works to be able to maintain it over years, though pretty much all issues you will have, have been solved by someone. With the right setup, I play games made for Windows with pretty much the same FPS as on Windows. And I mean AAA titles with high-end graphics!
Manjaro is stable, fast and thanks to AUR it offers a wide range of software. The rolling release gets you the newest drivers and is therefore great for gaming on Linux. It's user-friendly and has a large community. If you dig a bit, you will find a post about every issue you will ever face. For my laptop, it is the perfect OS, though I don't like to rely on it exclusively. Your choice should, of course, depend on your demands. As my laptop should be up-to-date and capable of gaming, I am pleased with Manjaro. For my mini server, I prefer Debian stable, though.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-14
Votes: 2
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I'm a distro-hopper, but after every distro I try, I always go back to Manjaro.
In my experience over the past few years, Manjaro has been so stable and predictable that not a single utility has ever broken for me. I really don't know how they do it since it's a rolling Arch based distro that provides the latest software releases.
By default, everything is set up and working out of the box. Installation and configuration is extremely fast and convenient. From installation to final configuration with all the tools and settings I need to produce pipewire-based audio, it takes about 40-50 minutes.
The design is perfect for my taste. I dont tweak it. The KDE version I use is very light almost like an XFCE.
Everything works. I use Intellij-Idea + java17, Reaper + plugins, Carla, Pipewire, Wine-Staging, Yabridge, Chrome, Firefox, Krita, Kdenlive, Xtreme-downloader, Visual Studio, Muse Soudns Manager, Musescore, Vlc, OnlyOffice and many lesser known applications of KDE.
Manjaro has the best out-of-the-box support for btrfs snapshots. If you change "ext4" to "btrfs" in /etc/calamares/modules/partition.conf, you'll have a ready-to-use btrfs system with auto-update backups (before and after) with grub boot menu entries that you can to use to restore. I've never used them, but they are very cool and safe to have.
I recommend Manjaro-KDE to beginners because it is an easy-to-install and ready-to-use distribution with a convenient control panel and an easy and secure Software Center.
I recommend Manjaro-KDE to advanced users because it is a complete bleeding edge distro with endless software available (AUR) and tinker-friendly system.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-07
Votes: 6
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I use the Gnome environment and run it mainly as an audio DAW and video editor in addition to everyday stuff. Computer is a Tuxedo Pulse Gen 1.
Very good balance of up to date and stable.
Reasonable amount of bandwidth usage for updates.
Very easy to administer graphically.
Also for kernels, which makes using new audio hardware incredibly easy.
Very good pre-selection of software.
Very nice to look at.
Preconfiguration of the BTRFS snapshots.
Runs very stable for me.
But I use almost no AUR and play very little on the system itself.
After trying out many different distros, I finally decided on manjaro. It combines everything that I like and that is important to me under one roof.
Install, adjust audio configuration and get started.......
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-03-07
Votes: 0
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It started ok on the installer desktop, then it was good right up till it searched for repositories then the wireless didn't do shit with a strong signal just sat there for a while should find some good repositories and put them on the iso so it's not wasting 1/2 hr on a wireless connection finding which one is faster when slow one would have finished the xfce download by the time I wasted waiting and I did this twice so that is to long for a linux install without compiling. Should have just done an xfce version with nvidia drivers and had that for an ISO with an offline installer also. Giving a 2 since I haven't got 6 hrs for what should have been a 20 minute install.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-04
Votes: 34
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In 2020 I bought a gaming laptop from MSI with Windows on it. The first thing every time, when I have a Windows laptop in front of me is deleting Windows. I am a long time Ubuntu fan since 2007. But this time the Drivers were too new to be included into Ubuntu. I also tried a custom kernel but did not succeed. Then I've tried Manjaro and everything worked out of the box. Since 2020 I really like Manjaro and also the package support for really new things. Sometimes there is an issue, that a new release could to spooky things to the system but at all it is a very nice distro which I use daily.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-02-29
Votes: 0
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I have been using Linux periodically since 2003. I wanted to look at the Arch-based system. Before that I installed Endeavor, an excellent distribution, without any problems I installed it next to Windows (I use separate disks). I had heard about Manjaro before and wanted to try it. It installed quickly, started without any problems, however, like other distributions in the bootloader, it did not show other installations, as usual in Windows. I thought, okay, I’ll set it up later. How surprised I was, or rather, I was both shocked and disappointed. Manjaro rewrote itself instead of the Windows bootloader. I saw when I went into the BIOS that there were no other boot loaders besides Manjaro. Plus, in addition to disappointment, it turned out that grub-customizer cannot be installed, it simply is not in the Manjaro store, it turned out from the developer that Manjaro does not support grub-customizer, because they have incompatible versions of grub. I deleted it, unfortunately, and had to install Windows again. I have never seen this with other distributions.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-02-29
Votes: 0
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I have previously highlighted that Manjaro works very well, but only over time! Not until I have become very attached to this distribution and liked it the best of all, then things start to happen; Then there will be a major upgrade in the package manager. I update and restart the machine, which results in a black screen! Well, in that there is no choice to start the system in safe mode! then there was only one solution left, download the latest iso and start again. I was able to start the system again after finishing the installation, but when I log in to the desktop it is impossible to find out anything, the screen size is incredibly large and unreadable, absolutely terrible. Trying to use the ALT and F4 keys to and close what I think is the welcome screen. But when it closes, the screen goes completely black! Ask me if I am disappointed and frustrated! I gave up and can only state that manjaro can not be trusted, because in the next turn nothing works with this distribution!
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-26
Votes: 8
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I had been using LinuxMint for a long time. However, I recently bought a Bellink SER5 mini pc and the sound through the 3.5 mm audio port never worked. No headphones or speakers. Nothing worked. I updated the kernel, but nothing.
Last week I tested Manjaro in live mode and, surprise, the audio port finally made sound. Now I have Manjaro installed, version 23.1 in my Beelink and everything works well, fast, and without any problems.
Aside from solving my audio problem, I have to say that the installation was super easy. Additionally, I really like the presentation and details of the distro. Happy with Manjaro.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 28
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I had Mint a correct distribution but without wayland or the latest of the latest, I tried Debian 12 for the Gnome desktop that I preferred to Cinnamon and taking advantage of the fact that when it came out it had the latest; The problem is that it is a distro that is becoming outdated. Then I switched to Open Suse, which I found impossible to use and errors even in the installation. I thought maybe I would have problems with Manjaro because Arch is for advanced users but I installed it anyway to see what would happen.
Simple, the best distro of all, never an error, always the latest and nothing more than talking about the definitive operating system for me.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 24
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I switched from Windows to Linux mint with Cinnamon about 5 years ago. Everything went smoothly. Then I got curious and tested lots of other Linux versions. Many Debian and Ubuntu variants, but also Suse, MX, Fedora, Mageia and Endeavor.
A lot of good things but also a lot of ...well.
So I stuck with mint until I came across Manjaro while looking for a distribution with the latest software. Top!
On my 3 computers, 1 Acer PC, 1 Asus NB and 1 Acer NB, all about 9 years old, problem-free installation, the different graphics cards (Nividia) were automatically recognized and installed.
Another advantage: thanks to the more up-to-date software, I can finally access all my accounts with Kmymoney. This didn't work with all other versions, e.g. at DiBa.
Cons: There were keyring problems some time ago, which were also discussed in the forums and have since been resolved.
To summarize: I have been using Manjaro for 2 years, no problems, not even with the updates,
simple, fast and attractive installation. Programs start and work very quickly.
My main use: Office and multimedia.
By far the best Linux variant for my computer and activities, hence rating 10.
Big praise to the development team for this work
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-08
Votes: 16
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Very responsive, relatively easy, with rare minor problems. You install once, and you are always up to date without having to do an installation from scratch ever again. IMO, an excellent choice for either adventurous newbies or as the second distribution to try.
Having the option to choose a more stable version is a great option for a rolling release since they are considered to be less stable. The software manager is great, you have access to AUR repositories (although some AUR packages might not work particularly in the stable branch) and o course flatpaks and snaps.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-02-07
Votes: 10
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Manjaro Linux captivates users with its seamless blend of Arch's power and accessibility. The rolling release system ensures a continuously up-to-date experience without sacrificing stability. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive package manager make software management a breeze, even for newcomers. Beyond technical strengths, Manjaro fosters a vibrant community and offers comprehensive documentation, ensuring a supportive environment for users at all levels. Whether you're a Linux enthusiast or a beginner seeking a powerful yet accessible operating system, Manjaro excels in delivering a satisfying and dynamic open-source experience.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-13
Votes: 46
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I gave it a 10 rating for Manjaro. The reason is reliability, especially when using old hardware. As an example i have an old HP mini 110 netbook, suffering a RTL8101 network adapter This adapter is no longer supported in the newer kernels 5 and 6 of almost all distributions. In the Manjaro AUR there is a well maintained R8101 dkms driver available, which is functional with the latest kernel for Manjaro.
Apart from the flawless installation of Manjaro XFCE on such an old netbook, Manjaro also runs swift and without hurdles.
The WiFi adapter can be used to download the latest updates and to download and install the dkms driver, together with the required additional files, for the Ethernet adapter R8101.
Everything else also runs fine and fast enough with only 2 GB memory inside the box and using a SSD drive for storage. The boot time is only 80 seconds, which is also rather fast.
Manjaro also runs fine on some other, more powerful computers, using the very nice KDE desktop.
Summary:
Manjaro is stable, up to date, fast and has a wide spread support for newer hardware and surely also for older hardware that is no longer supported by any other distribution. Disadvantages: None that i know about.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-01-08
Votes: 0
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Version 23.0.1 MATE Desktop
I gave it a 6 rating, because if it deserves an 8 rating when installed ALONE on one of my machines, I could not install it along FEDORA 39, on another machine, both on SSD GPT and GRUB2 already installed on a separate small /boot partition.
The Manjaro (23.x) Calamar Installer deserves more work to be configured properly and provide options similar (in goals) to Fedora (clumsy but funtional) Anaconda, especially on "Custom partionning" allowing much better boot loader (GRUB2), partitions and file systems choice.
I prefer to have a separate /home BTRFS partition, plus another BTRFS partition for data, for rationale reasons.
Some silly RTFM, and also nice however helpless replies on Manjaro forum on this question.
MATE and XFCE are equivalent and great in minimalism simplicity with all the functionality.
KDE-Plasma 5.0 is yet unfinished, prehaps upcoming 6.x ?
GNOME Classic on Manjaro is quite good but still missing good Widgets support, progress there may for the better merge GNOME-Classic and MATE, one days perhaps ?
One drawback in my view, is yet another package format, fragmenting even further Linux with no visible benefit
I just could not install "goldendict" from Manjaro (extra) repository.
Manjaro, in my view should join the several RPM based distro for everyonme benefit, especially considering that RedHat-IBM is alsoworking in this direction too.
Jeffersonian Jan-8-2024
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-04
Votes: 52
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All happens with little to no effort at all and you end up with a fast operating system, that it's light on old hardware (even lighter on shiny new hardware) let's not forget about very easy to do drive encryption and very easy to get around everything or change anything for that matter. I wouldn't change it for anything else (first tried arch itself way back in time, but that was way way too much work). I hope they run with this for a long time, thanks for all the hard work guys and not making this a CHORE
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-01-01
Votes: 0
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Absolute garbage. Installed the KDE Plasma flavor and it is done very poorly. For starters, it shows there are updates in the taskbar when there are none. I checked and double checked so I not sure what's up with that. Only way to "resolve" it is to set it to Never Show.
Trying to customize the theme is also very buggy. If you don't like the Manjaro color scheme I guess that's just too bad. The software manager is also buggy. It's slow and stalls out. I went with LibreOffice which required the theming to be adjusted to be visible /legible out of the box.
After a week of use, it broke after an update.
Overall, it was not a positive experience. Too much to adjust from a fresh install to normalize things.And even then, the KDE Plasma experience was not a good representation of the premo desktop environment.
Not for me. Would not recommend. Just too wishy washy...
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-30
Votes: 22
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My experience with Linux started with Mint several years ago after using Windows and Mac machines of any kind due to my profession.
I had used Mint for a couple of years as a main driver on several machines in my home studio and at work, which was good, not too drastic, as a transition from Windows to the Linux world.
In the mean time, I was trying different distros looking for some "modern" looking DE and I found KDE Plasma on Debian/Ubuntu based distros. Kubuntu became my new everyday driver for some time. I loved Plasma and I knew I would stay with this DE. Kubuntu had some problems with audio drivers (among others...) for my studio equipment and I switched to TUXEDO. That was a really great and solid distro for a couple of years. A year ago, while checking many different distros (Arch based, Fedora based, etc...), I found Manjaro (with KDE Plasma). It gave me even more packaging-installation-management options. I could use Pamac AND Discover - each having some nice advantages. I do not install AUR if I do not have to. Only when there is no other option. I try to install first the versions that Manjaro offers as a "default" or Flatpak. I use AppImages a lot, but I modify them to make them real "portable" applications contained in totally separate folders, including their Config files. My browsers do not leave any traces on any computers that I used them on, especially at work.
I have to repeat this: I use at least 11 computers of different manufacturers, different guts and different age. Two of them are Windows based - unfortunately, the sophisticated recording studio software and hardware is mostly Windows or Mac based. All the rest has Manjaro on them, two stations having three monitors (each) connected. I do not have ANY problems with Manjaro and with every week updates.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-25
Votes: 10
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I've been using Manjaro on ARM for about two years now. I've installed it with XFCE, KDE, custom setup, and headless. It's been the most reliable, the fastest, and the easiest to use distro on the Raspberry Pi 4 and the ODROID C4/HC4.
Manjaro has some community-supplied packages in its repos that aren't in mainstream Arch. That is usually nice, but occasionally they have bugs.
The core OS has been rock solid for me. I keep upgrading it and it keeps working! Even under high load, Manjaro is one of the few Raspberry Pi/ARM operating systems I would say is hard to break.
Performance has been excellent. ZRAM really helps, and the packages seem fairly well optimized for the ARM architecture.
Manjaro was very easy to install on the Raspbery Pi and the ODROID C4/HC4. I flashed the image to the SD card, just like the official Raspberry Pi image, and on the first boot, a wizard helped me get everything set up. Manjaro even developed such a wizard for the command-line install, and it works flawlessly!
(I've tried Manjaro on x86_64 and it works well too. But this review is really about ARM.)
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-24
Votes: 6
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Just testing the brand new (as on 24 Dec 2023) release. I have been a die-hard fan of Cinnamon, having used that since it started over on Mint, then keeping to Cinnamon as a desktop as I distro-hopped for a while. I landed on Manjaro and that has been "home" for 2-3 years now.
But this new release.. I went and tried KDE. I really can not get to liking Xfce in any way, can't understand its popularity, but I guess if you never worked on computers for 40 years it looks all fine. Gnome is a trainsmash of it own making. I Have looked at those and so avoided them now. That left KDE as the new shiny toy just out of the distro factory.
In short, I am impressed. I am normally extremely picky and critical of distros, niggling over details. This KDE is polished, down to the prompt in the terminal! Sigh, now what? Do I replace my years of Cinnamon? It certainly is possible!!
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.1.0
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-12-17
Votes: 0
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Manjaro 23.1.0 is horrible in one aspect. If you don't setup English US keyboard as your default keyboard, then you are in trouble.
There are a lot of keyboards which are compatible with English keyboard, so it is reasonable to set them instead of English.
For example Polish, Croatian US, Romanian etc.
So my use case:
1) set Croatian keyboard
2) set Ukrainian locale
3) install manjaro
So on an installed system, if you connect to a tty console ++
I see that it uses by default some weird keyboard, which is not English US, nor it is Croatian US,
It is some weird version.
Also the font doesn't see Ukrainian cyrilic symbols.
This is an epic fail, cause you get a BRICK SYSTEM with NO MEANS TO FIX THINGS.
and manjaro is Arch Linux based rolling release, which means that you need to do system administration from tty console from time to time.
Simply horrible.
p.s:
AFAIK this behaviour can be reproduced in Manjaro 23.0 too, cause the same story happens in Manjaro Budgie 23.0.4.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-05
Votes: 18
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Hello everyone. Some time ago I decided to install Manjaro MATE version on an old laptop with Pentium and 4 GB of RAM. It's beautiful how it works and looks. It even has Plank installed, which gives it a modern look and is very useful. Now I know that the next version I will install on the second laptop will be Cinnamon edition. I believe that these two flavors in particular definitely deserve more recognition and love. They seem even more user friendly than XFCE. Thank you to the Manjaro community for sharing and I hope these versions never go away.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-04
Votes: 18
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Can only recommend this distribution.
Out of job reasons I was using Windows for decades. This ended this year after some almost effortless installation of Manjaro Cinnamon. Reminded me of old days with Mint even.
A few months later I switched to KDE and now everything is like a modern system should be. From 3d Printing, over steam gaming, to even VR there is no reason anymore to start windows ever again. Not that I could do any comparison to other desktop systems - I am running some linux servers and would always stick to debian there. But Manjaro is not consuming my time as Arch would and still gives me the things I want and would miss if using Ubuntu derivates. Yet, I do not have to tinker around - things are going. A casual read into some docs or some wiki and even tools for edge use cases compile for me.
I am very happy with what linux has become now and Manjaro gives me what I need to get what I need with ease.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-03
Votes: 18
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Easy to use and Killer support and features! Ive been using the KDE version for a While now Easy to Customize to my liking ! Steam install and Proton works Flawless able to play most of the games in my Inventory that is Extensive from all Gaming Apps, including Black ops 3, Wreckfest, WOW, and too many to list.. and install the latest version Available Manjaro 23 !
I really do appreciate the development team's decision to allow more time for vetting changes to Arch before releasing them on Manjaro. I know there have been some at Arch who take offense, but there have been many times in my three years as a user when the Manjaro unstable version (which is Arch stable) has borked people's machines. I have been saved all that by sticking with Manjaro stable.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-21
Votes: 10
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"Somehow" the majority of my computers are running Manjaro Cinnamon. That did not come about by accident as this distro fits my workflow and workstyle the best. I have tested far and wide, and continue to do so. I was using another distro long term and with testing and needs, "somehow" Manjaro Cinnamon got installed again, and again,....
PROS
* Arch without the instability or the PhD-CS required to install it. Cool installer :)
* Cinnamon is the best desktop (for me), thanks Mint team.
* Sensible fonts, unlike anything Debian-ish, and it was easy to deselect down to my requirements.
* Massive software availability, though many AUR builds break
* Software stays up to date, including kernel (unlike Ubuntu/Mint)
CONS
* Many AUR builds just break. Some useful stuff is in there.
* Why is Stellarium not prebuilt in the normal repos?
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-20
Votes: 8
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I use Manjaro Sway with mostly gtk+ apps on a minimal Intel laptop. It's fast and reliable, even with only 4GB memory. I don't use swap since I have only an SSD.
There's plenty of software available via Arch repository and AUR. Occasionally, I've had trouble with apps' tech support people denying support for Arch, and thus Manjaro, but things are getting better. Some apps I'd like to try wouldn't run on so little memory, but other than that, installing has been easy. If there's an issue, I usually can find a workaround on the Manjaro or Arch forums.
I really do appreciate the development team's decision to allow more time for vetting changes to Arch before releasing them on Manjaro. I know there have been some at Arch who take offense, but there have been many times in my three years as a user when the Manjaro unstable version (which is Arch stable) has borked people's machines. I have been saved all that by sticking with Manjaro stable.
Two minor gripes with the development team: (1) they devote a lot of effort to pamac-gui, and yet it still fails to do updates reliably - I just use yay. (2) KDE also gets lots of attention, but it's so full of bugs (from KDE itself) that the effort seems misplaced - I stick to gtk or zsh.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-08
Votes: 14
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Hey guys, how are you doing? I hope you are fine. I just wanted to review Manjaro. Furthermore, I've been using it since May 2023, and I was hoping that everything would break all the time because it's an arch derivative, but that wasn't the case at the date I'm writing this review. So I'm satisfied with this product; since I moved from Solus OS, everything has been nice for me. I just let almost everything default, with just two or three apps installed that I needed and some customization, and everything ran excellently—zero crashes, zero bugs, zero freezing, and I recommend it to all folks interested. P.S. I use XFCE, the ultrasolid, rocky one, and it's not as ugly as other people think. That's all. Goodbye.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 23.0.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-11-04
Votes: 0
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I had high hopes for Manjaro. I've always considered it polished and stable. Manjaro Xfce 23 installs easily to USB, looks good, and installs all the browsers without a hitch (eg, keyring security issues). That's an accomplishment! First thing that went wrong, Manjaro changed my user password. I know it wasn't my fault because I elected to use the same password for root/admin and I could access root using the common password. Now I know I need to reboot when Manjaro gives me password errors. Frankly, I consider all this password security to be mostly paranoid nonsense, and I often liken it to the driver in a car, all alone with the windows rolled up, wearing a covid mask. But I digress. I installed to a dedicated USB. Why would one want to install to a USB? So I can insert the USB drive in any old computer and find out about it, for one thing. Well, amazingly, Manjaro doesn't have a system/hardware information app. I don't want a flatpak app because I don't like it showing up in my file manager as a device -- that bothers me. So I tried the AUR repo to obtain hardinfo, and got three failures, with pending operations hanging around without an obvious way to resolve the problem. I'm not going to be using the AUR henceforth. So where does that leave me. I'm stuck with the standard Manjaro repo (pamac), because I'm not going to install flatpaks and I'm not going to waste my time with AUR. That means Manjaro pamac needs to beef up its offerings to a bare minimum. At least: hardinfo, hwinfo, etcher, avidemux, mhwaveedit, convertall, searchmonkey, QWinff media converter, DVD rip/shrink, plus others. Yes, I'm aware of how ludicrous this sounds.
PRO:
1- Trouble-free installation
2- All browsers installed without issue
3- Boots up superfast, especially compared to Arcolinux and Garuda
4- Look and polish is self-evident
5- I know it's "not Arch", but it works for me
CON
1- Changes user password, or password fails for no reason
2- Despite claims to the contrary, limited software (Relying on flatpaks is lazy)
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-03
Votes: 11
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The only distro that has not crashed on me in the last couple of years has to be worth recommending.
It may not get the latest kernel the first but when it arrives at least you know it will work smoothly so that I don't have to waste time chasing my own tail.
It's the only GNOME rolling distro I still have installed long-term, the others all caused me problems, whether it
be installation, routine updates, new kernels, you name it, and my system was cutting edge
6 years ago so it's hardly an unknown quantity. My use case is not very demanding,
so I am surprised that so many distros fall over at minor hurdles.
I had a good feeling initially about a few of the distros I tried like CachyOS, EndeavourOS, Nobara, POP_OS
but it looks like Manjaro's daily driveability is key. I have good experiences too with MXLinux and
PCLinux but wanted to focus on a GNOME DE, so they were discarded.
When I have the time to invest maybe I will try ArchLinux.
I am definitely not interested in anything that looks like Windows/Mac such as ElementaryOS
although it seemed stable enough.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 22.1.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-27
Votes: 1
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The only distro that has not crashed on me in the last couple of years has to be worth recommending.
It may not get the latest kernel the first but when it arrives at least you know it will work smoothly so that I don't have to waste time chasing my own tail.
It's the only GNOME rolling distro I still have installed long-term, the others all caused me problems, whether it
be installation, routine updates, new kernels, you name it, and my system was cutting edge
6 years ago so it's hardly an unknown quantity. My use case is not very demanding,
so I am surprised that so many distros fall over at minor hurdles.
I had a good feeling initially about a few of the distros I tried like CachyOS, EndeavourOS, Nobara, POP_OS
but it looks like Manjaro's daily driveability is key. I have good experiences too with MXLinux and
PCLinux but wanted to focus on a GNOME DE, so they were discarded.
When I have the time to invest maybe I will try ArchLinux.
I am definitely not interested in anything that looks like Windows/Mac such as ElementaryOS
although it seemed stable enough.
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