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  • simplifying "Getting started section" to make it more comprehensible
  • updating the section to match Qubes 4.2

- simplifying "Getting started section" to make it more comprehensible
- updating the section to match Qubes 4.2
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marmarek commented Jan 5, 2024

Related (but not exactly the same) to QubesOS/qubes-issues#6698 ?

programs like web browsers, email clients, and word processors. Each app qube
is based on another type of qube called a [template](/doc/glossary/#template).
More than one qube can be based on the same template. Importantly, a qube
The same template can be a base for various cubes. Importantly, a qube
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cubes -> qubes

happen. Due to its overarching importance, dom0 has no network connectivity and
is used only for running the [desktop
environment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_environment) and [window
manager](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_manager). Dom0 should never be
used for anything else. In particular, you should never run user applications
in dom0. (That's what your app qubes are for!)
in dom0. (That's what your app qubes are for!) In short, do not interact directly with dom0 in any way, shape or form.
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I think this is too harsh; people should after all update their dom0, and even though it does happen magically with a tool, it does involve interacting with dom0.

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marmarta commented Jan 5, 2024

Related (but not exactly the same) to QubesOS/qubes-issues#6698 ?

That one was about Intro page (also should be better, yes)

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