The distro uses the Xfce desktop environment

May 30, 2016 01:32 GMT  ·  By

Today, May 30, 2016, we would like to introduce our Linux readers to a respin of the Arch Linux-based Manjaro Linux operating system designed for gamers.

Meet Manjaro Linux Gaming, a respin of the popular Manjaro Linux distribution, created by a SourceForge user not related to the Manjaro team, built on top of the latest Arch Linux technologies, using a highly customized Xfce desktop environment with a dark setup to make it easy on your eyes, and preloaded with some of the best open-source software for gamers.

"I turned off the Sleep Mode, so your computer won't go to sleep while you're still playing games with a GamePad or watching a long cutscene," the creator of Manjaro Gaming has explained. "I added several editing tools for anyone who wants to make gaming videos or stream on Twitch."

If a game doesn't run, dual-boot with Windows

Manjaro Linux Gaming 16.06 is currently in development, and a first proper release will be out soon, probably based on the forthcoming Manjaro Linux 16.06 "Daniella" operating system. The respin will bring you software projects like PlayOnLinux, Wine, OpenShot, Audacity, Kdenlive, OBS Studio, Mumble, Shutter, Conky Manager, and Skype for Linux.

Additionally, there will be numerous game emulator tools, among which we can mention DeSmuME, PPSSPP, pcsx2, Stella, DOSBox, Dolphin Emulator, Yabause, ZSNES, PCSXR, Fceux, VBA-M, and Gens/GS. Terminal add-ons like Color, ILoveCandy, and Screenfetch are also available, and you can enjoy the Retro Conky theme on your desktop too.

To make things even more fun, a Gabe Newell wallpaper is available on the login screen, and if a certain game you want to play doesn't run, the creator of Manjaro Gaming recommends that you install his respin alongside Microsoft Windows and dual-boot. Download Manjaro Linux Gaming 16.03 right now from the SourceForge page (link above) of the project and take it for a test drive. Happy gaming!

Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a community edition of Manjaro Linux. It is not officially supported, so use it at your own risk!

Manjaro Linux Gaming 16.06
Manjaro Linux Gaming 16.06

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Manjaro Linux Gaming 16.06
Manjaro Linux Gaming 16.06
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