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Manjaro

A desktop-oriented rolling distribution that pairs Arch Linux power with automated driver setup and curated update staging.

No guides yet · Last reviewed 7 Nov 2026

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At a glance

Manjaro

Family
Arch-based
First release
2011
Release model
Rolling (staged branch updates)
Package manager
pacman (pamac GUI/CLI)
Init system
systemd
Architecture
x86_64, aarch64
Installer
Calamares
Default desktop
Xfce, KDE Plasma or GNOME

Overview

Manjaro brings the speed and breadth of Arch Linux to users who want a graphical installer, automatic hardware configuration, and preconfigured desktop layouts.

Unlike Arch, Manjaro curates updates through dedicated testing branches before publishing them to stable repositories, giving maintainers time to catch regressions before they reach end users.

Is it for you?

Good fit if you…

  • want access to the Arch ecosystem with an easy graphical setup
  • appreciate automated detection and configuration of proprietary GPU drivers
  • like having both a terminal package manager and a modern software store

Look elsewhere if you…

  • want vanilla upstream Arch packages without release staging (try Arch Linux)
  • prefer a fixed release cycle for enterprise servers (try Debian or Ubuntu)

Everyday commands

Full cheat sheet →
sudo pacman -Syu
Synchronize package databases and perform a system update.
pamac checkupdates
Check for available updates from repos and the AUR.
pamac install <package>
Install a package using the Pamac package manager.
sudo mhwd -a pci nonfree 0300
Automatically install proprietary graphics card drivers.

Official resources