Earlier this month, a new version of Manjaro Linux for single board computers. Soon, the company also released the updated version Manjaro Linux 20.0 'Lysia' for x86-64 platforms.
One of the most important changes in the new version is Pacman v9.4. After the update, Packman now supports snap and flatpack. Of course, this feature was also available in previous versions of the operating system, with the help of the Bauh tool. Now, however, Manjaro Linux comes with built-in support and allows you to install applications from snap and flatpack, without the need for additional software.
In addition to Pacman, the new version of Manjaro Linux also includes a revamped kernel. Thanks to this, the operating system now supports the ZFS file system. In addition to supporting the ZFS file system, the new kernel also contains support code for the latest hardware on the market. In addition to these differences, there are also changes in each of the three versions of the operating system.
Xfce Version:
The Xfce edition is the company's flagship and has attracted the most attention. Manjaro Linux 20.0 also features the new Xfce 4.14, which features a much cleaner interface, thanks to the new 'Matcha' theme. Users can now save different profiles and use them according to their needs. However, if you don't have a display connected , Manjaro will automatically switch to the default profile.
KDE Version:
The KDE version now comes with a new and more powerful Plasma 5.18 graphical environment. Users can choose between dark and light themes, various Konsole profiles, as well as use the Yakuake skins that are available in the Breath2 themes.
Manjaro KDE also comes with the recent KDE App bundle 20.04, which contains some KDE-based applications with many updates and new features.
GNOME Version:
In the GNOME version, Manjaro offers refreshed environments for some applications, as well as improvements to the system interfaces. Thanks to the new GNOME 3.36, users can update, configure or even completely remove the GNOME shell extension. In addition to these, there is now a “Do not disturb” button in the notification bar, which can hide notifications.
Installing Manjaro Linux 20.0:
Manjaro Linux is a Rolling distribution. This means that if you already have it installed, you just need to update all the packages on your system to move to the next version. To do this, you need to open a terminal and type the command:
sudo pacman -Syu
In case you don't have Manjaro Linux, you can download from the company's official website, choosing one of the three versions: Xfce, KDE or GNOME.
