An easy-to-follow guide for newbies and advanced users to learn Manjaro Linux for everyday tasks with practical examplesKey FeaturesExplore Manjaro, from installation to using all its available applications
Learn how to easily protect your privacy online, manage your system, and handle backups
Master key Linux concepts such as file systems, sharing, systemd, and journalctl
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Book Description
Manjaro Linux, renowned for its smooth installation, user-friendly interface, and robust security features, is an Arch-based fast Linux distro enhanced with multiple graphical environments, GUI modules, and a full application setup, resulting in a top Linux distribution. This book is your guide to unlocking its full potential.
Starting with an overview of the different editions and detailed installation instructions, the initial section offers insights into the GUI modules and features of each official edition. You'll then explore the regular software, work with the Terminal, and cover topics such as package management, filesystems, automounts, storage, backups, and encryption. The subsequent chapters will help you get to grips with data sharing, security and networking, firewalls, VPNs, and SSH in depth. Finally, you'll become well-versed in service and user management, troubleshooting, scripting, automation, and kernel switching.
The book's modular structure allows you to quickly navigate to the specific information you need, and by its end, you'll have gained an appreciation of what sets Manjaro Linux apart.What you will learnGain insights into the full set of Manjaro capabilities
Install Manjaro and easily customize it using a graphical user interface
Explore all types of supported software, including office and gaming applications
Learn basic and advanced Terminal usage with examples
Understand package management, filesystems, network and the Internet
Enhance your security with Firewall setup, VPN, SSH, and encryption
Explore systemd management, journalctl, logs, and user management
Get to grips with scripting, automation, kernel basics, and switching

Who this book is for
While this book is primarily a reference guide for intermediate and advanced users who want to explore Linux via Manjaro's top-notch distribution, it's also a perfect guide for Linux enthusiasts and newbies in search of a stable and secure OS with plenty of flexibility. Whether you're a student, new to Linux, or looking to migrate from Windows/macOS, this book will help you navigate easily. Prior Linux experience will help but is not required to get started with this book.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Manjaro and Linux
Editions Overview and Installation
Editions and Flavors
Help, Online Resources, Forums, and Updates
Officially Supported Software Part 1
Officially Supported software Part 2 - 3D Games, and Windows SW
All Basic Terminal Commands - Easy and with Examples
Package Management, Dependencies, Environment Variables, and Licenses
Filesystem Basics, Structure and Types, NTFS, Automount, and RAID
Storage, Mounting, Encryption, and Backups
Network Fundamentals, File Sharing, and SSH
Internet, Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs
Service Management, System Logs, and User Management
System Cleanup, Troubleshooting, Defragmentation, and Reinstallation
Shell Scripts and Automation
Linux Kernel Basics and Switching