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Mageia is an operating system based on GNU/Linux and adheres to the principles of Free Software. This initiative is driven by a community project that relies on a nonprofit organization comprised of elected contributors. In addition to providing a secure, stable, and sustainable computing environment, Mageia aims to foster and uphold a reputable and recognized community in the realm of free software. As part of the GNU/Linux family, Mageia can be installed either as the primary operating system on a computer or as an alternative alongside one or more existing systems through dual booting. This community-driven project is backed by the nonprofit organization Mageia.Org, which consists of a team of elected contributors dedicated to its development. Mageia caters to a diverse range of users, from newcomers exploring GNU/Linux for the first time to seasoned developers and system administrators. The software packages available in Mageia are organized into three distinct repositories or media, each determined by the licensing conditions applicable to the respective packages. Overall, Mageia embodies the principles of collaboration, accessibility, and user empowerment within the software community.

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Manjaro is an Arch Linux-based operating system designed to provide a balance of performance, flexibility, and accessibility for desktop and professional computing. The distribution simplifies the traditional Arch Linux experience through a graphical installation process, automatic hardware detection, and preconfigured desktop environments. Users can choose between official KDE Plasma, GNOME, and Xfce editions or explore community-supported desktop alternatives. Its rolling release development model delivers ongoing operating system and application updates without requiring periodic major version installations. Manjaro maintains dedicated Stable, Testing, and Unstable repository branches, allowing users to select their preferred balance between tested software and newer package versions. The operating system includes the Pacman command-line package manager and supports Pamac for graphical application installation, updates, and software removal. Users can also access the Arch User Repository and install applications through Flatpak or Snap when the appropriate support is enabled. Its Manjaro Hardware Detection utility helps identify compatible hardware and configure graphics drivers, while Manjaro Settings Manager provides graphical controls for Linux kernels, language settings, and other system configurations. Manjaro supports general productivity, programming, multimedia creation, gaming, and organizational computing through customizable desktop environments and a broad software ecosystem.

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Integrations

Snapcraft Yes 
fpm Yes 

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Free Version Yes 

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Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
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Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

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Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
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Vendor Details

Company Name

Mageia

Founded

2010

Country

France

Website

www.mageia.org/en/about/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Manjaro

Country

United States

Website

manjaro.org

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