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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

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Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux is a fast, user-friendly, desktop-oriented operating system based on Arch Linux. Key features include intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, stable rolling-release model, ability to install multiple kernels, special Bash scripts for managing graphics drivers and extensive desktop configurability.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxManjaro Linux
IndependentBaseArch
pkgPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2012.11.01Latest Version26.0
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateJanuary 4, 2026
x86_64ARM64
Architecture
x86_64ARM64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcei3KDE PlasmaSway
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcei3KDE PlasmaSway