A Linux Mint Cinnamon user shares their first experience installing and using Manjaro Cinnamon on a Dell Latitude 7410. Coming from Debian/Red Hat-based distros with no Arch experience, the author found the installation smooth, documentation thorough, and the familiar Cinnamon desktop eased the transition. Key observations include the default Vivaldi browser, easy printer setup via CUPS, access to the AUR, and Manjaro's welcoming community. The overall verdict is that Manjaro Cinnamon offers a good balance of approachability and power for users curious about the Arch ecosystem.

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Exploring Manjaro's Arch foundation from a familiar Cinnamon setup.Getting started: Installing Manjaro CinnamonFirst impressions: Welcome screen, browser, and printingMy experience with Manjaro CinnamonMore from We Love Open SourceAbout the Author

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