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How to create a multiboot USB with Ventoy

30 June 2020 by Egidio Docile

An USB stick able to store, and let us boot from several Linux distributions images is a very handy tool to have at our disposal. In a previous article we saw how to manually setup and create it from scratch; however, since such operation can quickly become tedious, in this tutorial we will see how to use Ventoy, a tool able to make all the dirty work for us.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to download Ventoy
How to use Ventoy to setup a multiboot USB stick
How to test the multiboot device without rebooting with Qemu

Manjaro Linux Docker installation

30 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Docker is a tool that is used to run software in a container. It’s a great way for developers and users to worry less about compatibility with an operating system and dependencies because the contained software should run identically on any system.

Docker is available for download and installation on Manjaro as well as most other distributions of Linux. After Docker is installed, you can use it to install software packages much the same way you would use your distro’s package manager to download an app. The difference of using Docker is that everything is more automated, with compatability and dependencies no longer being potential issues.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to install Docker on Manjaro Linux and get started with installing containerized software.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to install Docker
How to run Docker without root
How to search for a Docker image
How to install a Docker image
How to run a Docker image
How to monitor Docker with various commands

GNOME desktop environment running on Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux GNOME installation

23 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

When you download Manjaro, there is an official edition available that comes with the GNOME desktop environment preloaded. But if you’ve already installed Manjaro Linux and didn’t select the GNOME desktop when you were downloading it, don’t worry, it’s easy enough to change your desktop environment in Manjaro.

GNOME’s main focus is on productivity. It’s a very popular and common desktop environment used as the default for many major Linux distributions, such as Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, and others.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to install GNOME on Manjaro and begin using it as an alternative or a replacement to your current desktop environment.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to install GNOME on Manjaro
How to install commonly used GNOME components
How to set GDM display manager for GNOME
How to install Manjaro configuration and themes for GNOME

Manjaro Linux vs Arch Linux

18 June 2020 by Justin Chapin

Arch Linux and Manjaro are two popular linux distributions, or distros, that have been getting more attention and gaining more users over the years. Although the two distros have a lot in common (in fact, Manjaro is an Arch Linux derivative), there are still many differences. These differences stem from each project’s philosophical approach, goals, and target audience. This results in pros and cons to using each. This article will help you learn about the similarities and differences between the two, and help you decide which one to use if you are not sure.

Git Branching Tutorial for beginners

11 June 2020 by Justin Chapin

Branching allows git to track multiple lines of development. This essentially allows you to have multiple versions of your project in development at the same time. For example, many projects will choose to have a stable master branch while new features or bug fixes are implemented in a development or testing branch. Once the project organizers are satisfied that the changes made in the development branch have reached the required level of maturity, they may choose to merge those changes into the master branch.

Manjaro with KDE Plasma desktop environment

Manjaro Linux KDE installation

11 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Manjaro Linux has several default desktop environments available for download. The official site’s download page lists Xfce as the top recommendation, although KDE Plasma is among those on the list available for download.

If you currently have Manjaro installed and aren’t using KDE Plasma as your default desktop environment, it’s easy enough to install it and start using it. There’s no need to install Manjaro all over again with the Manjaro + KDE Plasma ISO file.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to install KDE Plasma on the Manjaro Linux distribution and begin using it as an alternative or a replacement to your current desktop environment.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to insall KDE Plasma on Manjaro
How to install KDE application packages
How to set SDDM display manager for KDE
How to install Manjaro configuration and themes for KDE

Manjaro Linux System Requirements

11 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Manjaro is a popular and fast growing Linux distribution geared towards home computing. If you are thinking about installing it on your system but need to know the system requirements first, we’ve got you covered in this guide.

Manjaro is available for download on its official site, but there are several versions available. “Official” editions of Manjaro include either the Xfce, KDE, or GNOME desktop environment. The “Community” editions feature either Cinnamon, Budgie, LXDE, or a slew of others.

Why do we mention this? Well, the desktop environment you choose is going to impact Manjaro’s system requirements. Some of these GUIs run better on older hardware than others. But regardless of which one you choose, you’ll be given all of the relevant requirements in this article.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Manjaro system requirements
Desktop environment performance impact on Manjaro

A new installation of Manjaro Linux, running Xfce desktop environment

Manjaro Linux Installation

11 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

In this guide, we’ll perform an installation of Manjaro Linux. Manjaro is a versatile and user friendly Linux disribution with minimal system requirements. It’s quickly rising in popularity and making a name for itself in the Linux world. Now is a great time to get into it.

You’ll be able to follow along with the steps in this tutorial whether you are installing Manjaro onto a physical system or as a virtual machine. Let’s get started.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to download Manjaro Linux ISO image
How to create bootable installation media
How to install Manjaro Linux

Create Manjaro Linux Bootable USB

11 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

In order to install Manjaro on your PC, you’ll need to make bootable installation media. The easiest way to do this is by writing Manjaro to a USB stick and making it bootable. That’s exactly what we’ll show you how to do in this guide.

You’ll be provided with the insructions for making a bootable USB stick from both a graphical user interface and the command line. We’ll cover the steps for Linux users and Windows users alike.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to download Manjaro Linux ISO image
How to create bootable USB from Linux command line
How to create bootable USB from Linux GUI
How to create bootable USB from Windows

Bootloader asking which operating system to load into

Manjaro Linux Windows 10 dual boot

11 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

Wouldn’t it be great to run Manjaro Linux on your system without having to give up Windows 10? Well, you can! As a matter of fact, you have two options for doing this. One option is to create a dual boot system, which gives you a prompt when your computer boots up, asking you which operating system you’d like to load into. The second option is to install Manjaro on a virtual machine.

Each method has their pros and cons, but running a dual boot system means you have no virtualized hardware or unnecessary overhead. Both operating systems will have direct access to your computer’s hardware. The big downside is that you will have to reboot your PC every time you want to load into the other operating system. If you can live with that, then let’s get started.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to resize Windows 10 hard disk partition
How to install Manjaro alongside Windows 10
How to load into Manjaro or Windows 10 at system boot

Cinnamon desktop environment running on Manjaro

Manjaro Linux Cinnamon installation

10 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

When you download Manjaro, there is an edition available that comes with the Cinnamon desktop environment preloaded. But if you’ve already installed Manjaro Linux and didn’t select the Cinnamon desktop when you were downloading it, don’t worry, it’s easy enough to change your desktop environment in Manjaro.

The Cinnamon desktop environment is from the developers of Linux Mint, a team that strives to make their Linux distribution user friendly and intuitive. As a result, the Cinnamon desktop has a very traditional vibe and it’s really easy to use.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to install Cinnamon on Manjaro and begin using it as an alternative or a replacement to your current desktop environment.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to insall Cinnamon on Manjaro
How to install commonly used Cinnamon components
How to set LightDM display manager for Cinnamon
How to install Manjaro configuration and themes for Cinnamon

Wget file download on Linux

10 June 2020 by Korbin Brown

The wget command is used to retrieve content from servers via HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP. It simplifies many downloading tasks that you’d normally have to do yourself by perusing a website and manually clicking links to download. Wget is able to perform the same function from the command line and has a lot of added abilities that can save you time, such as downloading directories recursively.

In this article, we’ll show you what wget is capable of and provide you with example commands that you can use in your own Linux terminal.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to download a file from a website with wget
How to download a directory
How to mirror a website
How to download and untar a file automatically
How to authenticate with wget
How to use quiet mode with wget