The release of Manjaro Linux 21.1.0 has taken place, built on Arch Linux and aimed at beginner users. This distribution is notable for its simplified and user-friendly installation process, support for automatic hardware detection, and installation of necessary drivers. Manjaro is offered as live builds with graphical environments KDE (3 GB), GNOME (2.9 GB), and Xfce (2.7 GB). Additionally, community-driven builds with Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, and i3 are being developed.
Manjaro uses its own toolset, BoxIt, designed in the image of Git, for managing repositories. The repository operates on a rolling release principle, but new versions undergo an additional stabilization phase. In addition to its own repository, support for the Arch User Repository (AUR) is available. The distribution is equipped with a graphical installer and a graphical interface for system configuration.
Release Features:
- The main edition is still equipped with the Xfce 4.16 desktop.
- In the GNOME-based edition, the transition to GNOME 40 has been made. The interface settings are closer to the original settings in GNOME. For users who prefer a vertical layout of desktop elements, there is an option to revert to the old GNOME settings. In Firefox, the gnome-desktop theme is enabled by default, styled in the GNOME fashion.
- In the KDE-based edition, a new version of the Plasma 5.22 desktop, KDE Frameworks 5.85 libraries, and KDE Gear 21.08 applications are offered. The theme is similar to the default Breeze theme.
- The Linux kernel has been updated to version 5.13.
- The Calamares installer has improved support for Btrfs and provides the option to choose the file system during automatic partitioning.
Source: opennet.ru
