Set up a dual operating system by installing both Ubuntu and Windows 10 on separate devices or partitions.
Set up a dual operating system by installing both Ubuntu and Windows 10 on separate devices or partitions.
Looking into this, Manjaro runs continuously updates. That worries me a bit. Since the Windows version also used a rolling release model, things went wrong. Although I know Ubuntu can take longer to keep up, I prefer it for its reliability. My main worry is encountering similar problems I faced with Windows before switching.
Manjaro is continuously updated. It tests Arch Stable for two weeks before releasing it as stable for users. Personally, I use Arch as my main desktop and have only experienced minor problems, usually small fixes. You can check the Arch documentation for details on what counts as a minor issue. https://www.archlinux.org/ My Manjaro setup hasn’t faced any of those minor problems, and I’ve only seen one recently on my Arch system. Manjaro should handle such issues during its testing phase, either preventing them or offering automated solutions. The only risk comes from AUR packages or third-party repos, which share the same chances as other unofficial sources.
Manjaro’s package manager isn’t always consistent; it can occasionally fail without causing damage—it mainly affects browsing and installing apps, though some updates may overload the system. Pacman remains the best tool for installing or updating on Arch, and I’d still suggest using it.
Running a system update with “sudo pacman -Syu”, searching with “sudo pacman -S keywords”, and installing via “sudo pacman -S packagename” works well. Yay is another package manager that also supports AUR; you can switch to it if you prefer, replacing “sudo pacman” with “yay”. I use yay for most tasks but also take advantage of the AUR.
The AUR contains many packages not available in standard repos—most need compilation from source unless a package exists elsewhere. Yay manages this automatically. I don’t recommend changing unless you’re concerned about risks. I’m no longer actively using Ubuntu, and upgrading to the newest version might meet your needs.
Ended up changing devices just to explore something different. The issue with my Bluetooth headset is that while it functions fine, switching to A2DP consistently doesn’t work.
I checked it too. Nothing seems to function properly. The profile isn't accessible at all. I might need to switch back to Ubuntu since Bluetooth worked there. This is my only headset, and I usually choose wireless ones because I tend to lose cords. Alternatively, I could try Windows again, but I'm still unsure about it.
Before, I had Windows and Linux installed together on the same disk using GRUB as the boot manager. Mostly I use Windows, but occasionally I switch to Linux for a few extra seconds because choosing the OS was frustrating. Now I have a second drive with its own boot loader. When I want to run Linux, instead of pressing the power button, I press the other one that opens the boot menu.