The distribution kit Manjaro Linux 26.1 has been recently released, targeting novice users and based on Arch Linux. Known for its simplified installation process and user-friendly interface, Manjaro also provides support for automatic hardware detection and driver installation. Various live builds are available for download, including KDE (5.2 GB), GNOME (5 GB), and Xfce (4.9 GB) environments for x86_64 architecture and ARM-based boards. Community-driven builds with Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, LXQt, and i3 are also accessible.
Manjaro manages repositories using its own BoxIt toolkit, inspired by Git. While the repository operates on a rolling basis, new versions undergo a stabilization phase. Additionally, Manjaro supports the use of the AUR repository (Arch User Repository) and provides a graphical installer and configuration interface for the system.
The release includes updates such as the Linux kernel to version 7.1, with LTS releases 6.12 and 6.18 available. The GNOME edition has been updated to GNOME 50, the KDE edition to KDE Plasma 6.7, KDE Frameworks 6.28, and KDE Gear 26.04, while the Xfce edition remains at version 4.20.