Desktop Interface Confusion Pt. 2

I loaded up Manjaro with the Spatry Cup 'o Linux features preloaded.  I used the xfce desktop, and the operating system worked flawlessly. 

Here's a few observations on the system:

• The black on black theme looks divine.  However, I had problems seeing which options I had selected in some of the screens.  This was especially difficult when I set up a VPN.
• The directions to set up almost anything in Manjaro are great.  
• You will do more work setting this system up for your needs than if you use Mint, BUT you will be paid back by the rolling updates.
• Dropbox is being difficult: while it works fine, setting up the program so Dropbox starts automatically is problematic at this point.  (Once I figure it out, though, this issue will fade quickly)
• Calibre loaded and installed easily
• The menus in xfce are easy to use and make sense.
• Everything on my vintage Toshiba Satellite M type with Harman Kardon sound set up effortlessly.
• Google Talk for Google Hang Outs went in easily, although I did encounter a few potential error codes from the package manager.  
• The package manager has all the programs other distros have.

The features loaded on the Operating System were just what I wanted.  The combination of Manjaro with Spatry's contribution is one of the best Linux systems I've encountered.