Manjaro Linux 24.2 has been released, based on Arch Linux and aimed at beginner users. The distribution is highlighted for its simplified and user-friendly installation process, which automatically detects hardware and installs necessary drivers. Manjaro offers live versions with KDE, Gnome, and XFCE desktop environments, catering to X86_64 architectures and ARM processor-based devices. Community-driven additional desktop environments include Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, LXQT, and i3.
To manage repositories in Manjaro, users can utilize their own tools designed in the GIT image. The distribution follows a rolling release model, with continuous updates and an additional stabilization stage for new versions. Additionally, Manjaro supports the use of the Arch User Repository (AUR). The distribution also comes with a graphical installer and interface for system configuration.
Key features of this release include:
- Editors based on GNOME updated prior to the GNOME 47 release, featuring new dialogue window styles, improved performance on low-screen systems, hardware acceleration for video encoding during screen recording, and redesigned file opening and saving processes.
- KDE-based editors updated to KDE Plasma 6.2, with KDE applications aligned with KDE Gear 24.24.
- XFCE-based editors delivered with XFCE 4.18.
- Linux kernel updated to version 6.12, with options for LTS releases 6.1 and 6.6.