{"id":552114,"date":"2023-02-14T19:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T16:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/which-one-should-you-choose\/"},"modified":"2023-02-14T19:00:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T16:00:06","slug":"which-one-should-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"#Which One Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a276644db855\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#%E2%80%9CWhich_One_Should_You_Choose%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Which One Should You Choose?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Are_Ubuntu_and_Manjaro_Really_That_Different\" >Are Ubuntu and Manjaro Really That Different?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Manjaro_Has_Three_Official_Editions\" >Manjaro Has Three Official Editions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Ubuntu_Is_More_Stable\" >Ubuntu Is More Stable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Manjaros_Default_Packages_Are_Faster\" >Manjaro\u2019s Default Packages Are Faster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Ubuntu_Is_a_Little_More_Newbie-Friendly\" >Ubuntu Is a Little More Newbie-Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Manjaro_Is_Faster_and_Has_Less_Bloat\" >Manjaro Is Faster and Has Less Bloat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Ubuntu_Fully_Supports_Secure_Boot\" >Ubuntu Fully Supports Secure Boot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/which-one-should-you-choose\/#Which_Distro_Should_You_Choose\" >Which Distro Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhich_One_Should_You_Choose%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Which One Should You Choose?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-871770\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ubuntu1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A computer monitor display the Ubuntu 22.04 desktop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Jordan Gloor \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying the fact that Ubuntu is one of the most recommended Linux distributions for Linux newbies. However, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/manjaro.org\/\">Manjaro Linux<\/a> gets quite a bit of attention as well. But which one should you choose? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ubuntu_and_Manjaro_Really_That_Different\"><\/span>Are Ubuntu and Manjaro Really That Different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a Linux distribution can be hard with so many choices. You\u2019ll find many videos and guides like this one trying to explain the differences, but you have to realize that differences are often relatively minor or only matter to people with specific goals and needs.<\/p>\n<p>Many differences are just a coat of paint, and just as often, the coat of paint is easily transferable to another distro. Really, that\u2019s the beauty of Linux: most software is free and designed to be interchangeable, so mixing and matching your favorite aspects of different distros is a real possibility.<\/p>\n<p>To that end, we\u2019ll try to just focus on the factual differences between Manjaro and Ubuntu and note when something that may be a nice default in one but possible in the other.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manjaro_Has_Three_Official_Editions\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Manjaro Has Three Official Editions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you go to download Manjaro, you\u2019ll find it comes in three variants with three different <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/163154\/linux-users-have-a-choice-8-linux-desktop-environments\/\">desktop environments (DEs): Plasma, GNOME, and Xfce. In contrast, visit Ubuntu\u2019s official download page and you\u2019ll get you just one desktop option: Ubuntu with GNOME. There\u2019s no doubt that GNOME is an excellent desktop environment for beginners and experienced users alike, but it may not be everyone\u2019s cup of tea.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you can actually get other modified versions of Ubuntu with different DEs called\u00a0Ubuntu flavors (Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, and more). So in truth, the difference is just a matter of what your default options are. You can usually install any desktop environment you like on just about any distro.<\/p>\n<p>One other small difference here though is that Ubuntu flavors get only three years of updates on their long-term support channels (more on this later), whereas every edition of Manjaro sticks to the rolling release model, meaning you\u2019re always using the latest version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Debian vs. Ubuntu Linux: Which Distro Should You Choose?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ubuntu_Is_More_Stable\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Ubuntu Is More Stable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-819572\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Ubuntu-LTS-and-interim-release-cycle-and-support.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Ubuntu LTS and interim release cycle and support\" width=\"652\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu has two release cycles \u2014 interim and LTS (Long-Term Support). An interim version is released every nine months, whereas LTS releases are supported for at least five years. Depending on the version you choose, you may have older or newer software available to you by default, even when your version is still currently \u201csupported.\u201d Newer versions of that software are often \u201cheld back\u201d to make sure there you don\u2019t encounter any glitches and bugs those updates might bring.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, Manjaro uses a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.manjaro.org\/index.php\/The_Rolling_Release_Development_Model\">rolling release development model<\/a>. A rolling Linux distribution works by updating the apps and services to the latest versions as soon as updates are available. Unlike when using Ubuntu, you never need to \u201cupgrade\u201d to a new version.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Manjaro is great for users who always want to try the latest software. However, this also makes it a less stable distro than Ubuntu, as the latest app packages may sometimes contain bugs and other problems that haven\u2019t been ironed out yet.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of Ubuntu, as there\u2019s two years gap between each LTS release, the developers get ample time to test the packages and apps before each release. If it\u2019s critical that your computer stays completely functional at all times, you\u2019ll probably want Ubuntu. That\u2019s why so many servers rely on Ubuntu in particular<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manjaros_Default_Packages_Are_Faster\"><\/span>Manjaro\u2019s Default Packages Are Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may find you like Manjaro\u2019s package manager, Pamac, better than the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/63997\/how-to-install-programs-in-ubuntu-in-the-command-line\/\">APT and Snap package managers in Ubuntu. For example, it\u2019s faster to install apps using Pamac than APT and Snap. In fact, Snap is regarded as one of the slowest package managers on Desktop Linux. Unlike Ubuntu, Manjaro also comes with Flatpak preinstalled, though you can install it there too if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>Since Manjaro is an Arch-based Linux distribution, you also get access to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aur.archlinux.org\/\">AUR<\/a> (Arch User Repository), which opens up the floodgates to a vast library of community and official apps. Hence, Manjaro has a huge advantage over Ubuntu in terms of app availability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ubuntu_Is_a_Little_More_Newbie-Friendly\"><\/span>Ubuntu Is a Little More Newbie-Friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What\u2019s Manjaro\u2019s biggest strength is also its weakness. Although Manjaro developers test the updates from Arch before pushing them to the stable releases, the probability of Manjaro breaking after an update is higher than a Ubuntu update.<\/p>\n<p>Like on any distribution, troubleshooting <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/140679\/beginner-geek-how-to-start-using-the-linux-terminal\/\">using the terminal might feel like a chore for beginners. Another side of that same coin, though is the fact that troubleshooting problems with Manjaro can help you better understand Linux (and Arch Linux in particular). But if you prefer to stay away from the command line as much as possible and just want your PC to work as expected, Ubuntu is the better choice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manjaro_Is_Faster_and_Has_Less_Bloat\"><\/span>Manjaro Is Faster and Has Less Bloat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Speed is one of the reasons why one of our authors, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/author\/davidmckay\/\">Dave McKay, switched from Ubuntu to Manjaro. On freshly installed Manjaro and Ubuntu installs, the number of default services that run in Manjaro by default is lesser than in Ubuntu, meaning Manjaro consumes fewer system resources than Ubuntu.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to use Linux to revive an old Windows or Mac device, you can go a step further in reducing resource consumption in Manjaro by opting for the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xfce.org\/\">Xfce<\/a> variant. Xfce is a lightweight Linux desktop environment that prioritizes resource conservation and simplicity over flashiness and modern looks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ubuntu_Fully_Supports_Secure_Boot\"><\/span>Ubuntu Fully Supports Secure Boot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about security and want to continue using the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/116569\/htg-explains-how-windows-8s-secure-boot-feature-works-what-it-means-for-linux\/\">Secure Boot feature your Windows PC came with, you should know you won\u2019t be able to install or even live-boot Manjaro Linux while Secure Boot is enabled. It\u2019s technically possible to use Manjaro with Secure Boot, but you\u2019ll need to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/title\/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface\/Secure_Boot\">add a signing key to the UEFI firmware yourself<\/a>. Be warned, though, it\u2019s not an easy task for beginners.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, modern editions of Ubuntu come signed for Secure Boot out of the box. That means you can boot, install, and use it without ever having to disable Secure Boot. But if you\u2019re not a fan of Secure Boot, or if your PC is too old to even support it, then this difference won\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Distro_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span>Which Distro Should You Choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing between Manjaro and Ubuntu depends on how you use your computer, and how familiar you are with Linux in general. If you prefer bleeding-edge update over stability and a faster overall desktop experience, Manjaro is a great choice. If you have prior experience using Linux and are up for doing your own troubleshooting sometimes, Manjaro is worth checking out.<\/p>\n<p>If you prioritize stability in your computer over performance, Ubuntu is the distro for you. You\u2019ll also prefer Ubuntu if you\u2019re new to Linux or just prefer not to mess with the inner workings of a computer through the command line.<\/p>\n<p>But often when people talk about their preferred distro it really comes down to the overall \u201cfeel\u201d of the operating system. That means you may not truly know which is for you until you try it. Since both distros are Linux, you\u2019re free to try them with no cost to you besides your time. So we recommend taking some time to try both Ubuntu and Manjaro.<\/p>\n<p>Short of completely <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/693588\/how-to-install-linux\/\">wiping your current machine and installing Linux, you could\u00a0dual-boot a distro alongside Windows, though it\u2019s a tedious process and not something we always recommend. A better option is\u00a0booting Linux distributions from a USB drive\u00a0to give both Ubuntu and Manjaro a try. If you\u2019re familiar with virtual machines, it\u2019s also easy to\u00a0install and use a Linux distribution in VirtualBox.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll also need the ISO files for these distributions, so visit <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\">Ubuntu\u2019s<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/manjaro.org\/download\/\">Manjaro\u2019s download pages<\/a>\u00a0to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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