AlmaLinux

Alma is a connected education platform serving independent schools, charter schools, school networks, districts of every size, state-level education organizations, departments of education, and PreK-12 organizations. Alma combines a future-ready SIS with tools for teaching and learning, enrollment, communications, payments, analytics, AI, data management, interoperability, integrations, and state reporting. Schools and districts can manage student records, attendance, grades, schedules, transcripts, report cards, admissions, family engagement, and compliance while maintaining centralized visibility, configurable workflows, and role-based access. Alma’s state-level expertise supports data collection, validation, interoperability, reporting, and information management, creating a more connected, end-to-end continuum from student to state. Across 44 states and 61 countries, Alma supports education organizations whose data impacts more than six million students.

Manjaro is a free, open-source Linux operating system based on Arch Linux that combines a user-friendly desktop experience with extensive customization and advanced system management capabilities. The distribution uses a rolling release model that delivers ongoing software updates without requiring users to reinstall the operating system for major version upgrades. Manjaro offers desktop editions featuring KDE Plasma, GNOME, and Xfce, along with community-supported alternatives for different computing preferences. Its package management tools include Pacman and the graphical Pamac software manager, providing access to official repositories and optional community software sources. Automatic hardware detection, graphics driver installation, and kernel management tools simplify system setup and maintenance across compatible computers.