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Manjaro Linux 21.3 'Ruah' is here with GNOME, Xfce, and KDE Plasma
Manjaro is one of the most popular Linux-based desktop operating systems these days, and
it's not hard to see why.
The distribution is based on the rock-solid Arch, but unlike that distro, Manjaro is very
easy to install and use thanks to the excellent Calamares installer.
In other words, it has all the benefits of Arch, but without the hassles and headaches.
This makes it a great choice for both Linux experts and beginners alike.
And now, during LGBT Pride Month, Manjaro 21.3 "Ruah" becomes available for download
with Linux kernel 5.15 and Calamares 3.2.
There are a trio of desktop environment options -- Xfce (4.16), GNOME (42), and KDE Plasma
(5.24).
While all three DEs are great, the Xfce Edition is the primary focus with this particular
operating system.
"Since we released Qonos end of last year all our developer teams worked hard to get
the next release of Manjaro out there.
We call it Ruah.
This release features the final release of Calamares v3.2.
Partition module gained more support for LUKS partitions.
Users module now has lists of forbidden login- and host-names, to avoid settings that will
mess up the install," says The Manjaro Development Team.
Ready to install one of the best Linux distributions on the planet?
You can download a Manjaro21.3 "Ruah" ISO here.
It is recommended to download and install the Xfce Edition since it is the primary desktop
environment of Manjaro.
However, both GNOME and KDE Plasma are wonderful as well, and I would suggest trying all three
to see which you like best.
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Manjaro 21.3 Brings GNOME 42.2 Edition, Sticks to LTS Kernel and Plasma Desktop
After nearly six months since the last Manjaro Linux ISO release, Manjaro 21.3 is out as
another update to the Arch Linux-based distribution that tries to focus on user-friendliness and
accessibility, while making installing Arch Linux a breeze.
Released in December 2021, Manjaro 21.2 “Qonos” brought the latest LTS (Long-Term Support)
kernel series, namely Linux 5.15, as well as the latest (at the time of the release)
KDE Plasma 5.23 and GNOME 41.2 desktop environments.
Codenamed “Ruah”, Manjaro 21.3 ships with the same Linux 5.15 LTS kernel series, alongside
the older Linux 5.10 and 5.4 LTS kernels for older hardware, as it looks like the Manjaro
Linux devs decided to stick to LTS kernels for new releases and not adopt the latest
and greatest kernel branch, Linux 5.18, which is already the default kernel upstream in
Arch Linux’s repositories.
GNOME users would be happy to learn that Manjaro 21.3 “Ruah” ships with the latest and
greatest GNOME 42.2 desktop environment, which they can try out as a live edition on their
personal computers.
The other editions ship with the KDE Plasma 5.24.5 LTS (despite the fact that KDE Plasma
5.25 is present in Arch Linux’s repositories) and Xfce 4.16 desktop environments.
Other than that, Manjaro 21.3 includes the Calamares 3.2.59 graphical installer, which
brings support for LUKS encrypted partitions to the Partition module and a list of forbidden
logins and hostnames to the Users module.
It also includes the latest Mesa 22.1 graphics stack series, which should make gamers happy.
Without further ado, if you want to take Manjaro Linux for a test drive on your personal computer,
you can download the latest 21.3 release as Xfce, GNOME, or KDE Plasma editions right
now from the official website.
On the other hand, existing Manjaro Linux users need only to keep their installations
up-to-date at all times since the distribution follows a rolling-release model where you
install once and receive updates forever.
To update your Manjaro Linux installation, run the sudo pacman -Syu command in the Terminal
app or use the graphical package manager.
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Manjaro 21.3 “Ruah” Released!
Here’s What’s New
The Manjaro team has released Manjaro 21.3 and they’re calling it “Ruah.”
The word “Ruah” has Hebrew origins and it means Spirit.
Let’s look at everything that’s new in the Manjaro 21.3 release.
What’s new in Manjaro 21.3
Manjaro 21.3 features version 3.2 of the Calamares installer.
The release also shops with support for more LUKS partitions (Linux Unified Key Setup)
which are used to encrypt data.
“Users module now has lists of forbidden login- and host-names, to avoid settings that
will mess up the install,” said Philm of the Manjaro team in the release post.
The GNOME edition of Manjaro 21.3 ships with the latest GNOME 42, bringing system-wide
dark UI and themes.
If you want to learn more about GNOME 42,
The Plasma variant of 21.3 ships with Plasma 5.24.
Plasma is known for its extensive customization options and the latest Plasma version adds
more of it.
You can stick the Desktop Panels to the edges and use multiple desktops using the overview
effect.
The Xfce variant on the other hand has also received lots of improvements starting from
the support for fractional scaling, one of the most requested features.
Other than that, there are lots of quality of life improvements like search improvements
in the settings manager, fixes in the Thunar file manager, support for queued file transfer,
etc.
Last but not the least, Ruah ships with the latest LTS Linux kernel 5.15.
You can download Manjaro 21.3 “Ruah”
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