With over ten years of experience, Manjaro is known as one of the most accessible Linux distributions, ideal for newcomers and advanced users alike, due to its straightforward installation and usability. Primarily developed in Austria, Germany, and France, this Arch-based distribution has recently rolled out a number of stable package updates, with the official release of version 24.1 just around the corner.
Upcoming Release Details
As mentioned in a recent forum post (refer to the Source(s) section for the link), the latest package updates signify the upcoming launch of Manjaro 24.1, also referred to as Xahea. Users can expect the new ISOs to be available shortly. While specifics are still limited, the changes included in today’s update feature Qemu 9.1, KDE Plasma 6.1.5, KDE Gear 24.08.1, LibreOffice 24.8.1, Firefox 130.0, VirtualBox 7.1, and ASUSCTL/ROG Control Center 6.0.12. The update also sees the removal of the 6.9 kernel.
Kernel Support
Although the 6.9 kernel has been discontinued (along with its predecessor, 6.8, which has also been removed from the repository), Manjaro Linux supports a wide array of kernels. The oldest supported kernel is 4.19, while the latest is 6.10.2_rt14.
Learning Resources
In a rapidly evolving Linux environment, the foundational aspects of the command line have remained consistent over the years. Those interested in mastering the basics may find value in Felix John's book, Linux: Linux For Beginners: Your Step By Step Guide Of Becoming A Linux Command Line Ninja. Even after more than five years since its release, this book remains relevant and is available for free with Kindle Unlimited (or for $2.99 to purchase). For those preferring a physical copy, the paperback version is priced at $15.14.
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