If you want a Linux distro that is different and almost always up to date, look no further than Manjaro. If you can get it to load on your computer, Manjaro has a few features that could interest a Linux user who likes tinkering with the OS. The latest release — version 0.8.8, or “Ascello,” which came out last month — failed to impress me with its cantankerous loading, but once I got it running — which did not happen on all of my gear — I was pleased with its performance and ample desktop options.
I've been a distro-hopper for years and had been following Manjaro on and off since version 0.8.3. Initally, I had issues with making it truly useable, but with the release of 0.8.7 it all seemed to come together, extremely stable and fast, and the compatibility with Arch User Repositories (AUR) makes it easy to customize software to your needs. I'm currently using Manjaro x64 Openbox.
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Manjaro Smooths Out Arch's Rough Edges
Posted by: Jack M. Germain December 12, 2013 05:00 AMIf you want a Linux distro that is different and almost always up to date, look no further than Manjaro. If you can get it to load on your computer, Manjaro has a few features that could interest a Linux user who likes tinkering with the OS. The latest release — version 0.8.8, or “Ascello,” which came out last month — failed to impress me with its cantankerous loading, but once I got it running — which did not happen on all of my gear — I was pleased with its performance and ample desktop options.