Manjaro Linux

Reader supplied reviews for Manjaro Linux Average rating 8.1 from 349 review(s) Please selecting a rating in the range of 1-10. Please write at least a few sentences about the distribution while limiting your review to 4080 characters. What are your thoughts on Manjaro Linux? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- stable23.0.222.1.321.3.020.2.119.018.1.017.1.1216.10.315.120.8.110.8.8 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: stable Rating: 10 Date: 2023-09-20 Votes: 2 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. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 23.0 Rating: 5 Date: 2023-09-10 Votes: 0 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. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 22.1.3 Rating: 10 Date: 2023-08-31 Votes: 18 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. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 349 reader reviews of Manjaro Linux...