The release of the new update version of Manjaro Linux 19.0 has been announced codenamed “Kyria. In this new version It is presented maintaining the Linux Kernel 5.4 LTS, the new version of Pac-man 9.3 as well as the updates of the different desktop environments that the distribution handles.
For those who are unfamiliar with Manjaro Linux, you should know that this is a distribution that is based on Arch Linux, But has its own set of repositories. The distribution aims to be user friendly keeping the characteristics of Archsuch as the Pacman package manager and AUR support.
The distribution stands out for the presence of a simplified and easy-to-use installation process, support for the automatic detection of equipment and installation of drivers necessary for its operation.
Manjaro Linux is a GNU / Linux distribution which has the possibility to choose which user interface by default It will be downloaded and installed, it officially has XFCE, KDE, Gnome, Cinnamon and many others contributed by the community.
It is basically a free operating system for personal computers and focused on ease of use. As Manjaro is based on Arch Linux, this system also uses a development model called Rolling Release.
What's new in Manjaro Linux 19.0 “Kyria”?
With the release of this new version update system, is intended to help the user to avoid having to download additional GB of package updates and better offers an image with the most current stable packages, up to the moment of their generation.
Even that one of the packages that are still preserved from the previous version is the Linux Kernel 5.4 LTS It will receive updates until 2022. Since it is a long support version, it continues to receive updates and it is better to keep an LTS version.
While Pacman 9.3 received some updates, Manjaro developers comment:
With a more robust and reliable transaction backend, our upgrade process should be much smoother now. We have also improved the package ranking by relevance in our GTK-UI. Improving our package management, we have enabled snap and flatpak support by default.
Regarding updates that we can find in Manjaro Linux 19.0, are the of desktop environments presented in their versions:
- Xfce 4.14 and that continues to be the flagship flavor of the distribution. In this new version the new Matcha theme is introduced, as well as a new "Screen Profiles" feature which allows users to save and store display profiles and automatically applies these profiles when displays are connected.
- On the GNOME side, we can find GNOME 3.34 with Manjaro's own dynamic wallpaper, a new Gnome-Layout tool and an attraction to use this flavor is the Feral Interactive gameplay integration for better games and a new login theme.
- Another environment is, KDE Plasma 5.17 that arrives with a completely new look, KDE Applications 19.2.2, KDE Frameworks 5.66.0 and a full set of Breath2 themes including light and dark versions, animated splash screen, Konsole profiles, Yakuake skins, and many more little details.
Another novelty featuring Manjaro Linux 19.0 is the new support that is included by default for snap and flatpak packages which can be installed via the new application management interface Bauh
This is a graphical interface for managing Linux applications and packages. It is capable of managing AUR, AppImage, Flatpak, Snap, and native web applications. And that it is an excellent tool to replace Octopi.
Download Manjaro Linux 19.0 "Kyria"
Finally for those who are interested in being able to obtain the new version of Manjaro, they can get the system image by going to the official website of the distribution and in its download section you will be able to find the links to download some of the flavors of your liking or the community versions that add other desktop environments or window managers.